PRiNCE OF A MAN

"Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy."

~ Eskimo Proverb

We lost my dear, sweet Papa this week. He was a wonderful man, with an amazing spirit. It was this spirit that hung on for many days past ours and the doctors expectations. He was so reluctant to leave my Grandmother and this world that he loved so much.  I felt blessed to witness their last tender days together as our family vigilantly sat by his side supporting him in his journey towards heaven.

This experience has taught me so much about the strength of my family, the transition of the body and soul as it leaves this world, and also provided me with moments that  I will treasure for an eternity,

I owe so much to my Papa.  He had an everlasting faith, belief in me, and a gentle watchful eye.  My Uncle explained to us that Papa would say his Daddy was a Prince of a Man.  In these last days Papa looked forward to seeing his father.  I know that my Papa was a Prince of a Man, a humanitarian, and had a heart of gold.

Those that love him know he is in a better place.  He has been sending messages through songbirds, a magnificent full moon, and the wind.  We know that he is looking down on us and smiling.

Even with this knowledge, he leaves in his wake, people that are struggling to find their way in this world with out his loving presence.

In the meantime, I take comfort in being able to visit him at his resting place. It is beautiful, and peaceful there. A place where you can sit with him in quiet, under the shade of a beautiful old tree, and daydream of the wonderful memories that were shared.

We love you Papa!  You did a good job!!!

HAPPY THiNGS FOR SAD TiMES

Warning::: this is a not so happy post

My family is going thorough a transition.  We are loosing my Papa.  We are taking shifts to be with in him so that he does not have to feel alone in his journey.  I think that these shifts not only for him, soothe our souls, help us to come to terms with the loss.  He is a man that never met a stranger, would give you the shirt off his back, and do this in the most humble of ways.  Finding my list of happy things this week took some soul searching, but I feel as if this list of happy things might be the most important of all.

 My Papa would want us all to find happiness even in this time of loss.  I think that finding things that make us happy even when we are grieving can help us find light in the darkness.   Here are the things that have brought me comfort this week.

:. The Happy Book: .  This was calling to me while I stopped in to Barnes and Noble for a glass of the next thing on my happy list.

:.glasses of Passion Iced Tea from Starbucks

:.SARK.  I have a book by Sark called Inspiration Sandwich.  It has always been one of my favorite.  I found her blog this week.  Check it out.

:.This Video about dealing with Anxiety provided by Goddess Leonie

:.Baking cup cakes with my cousin and daughter

:.Old Navy Sales- retail therapy is the best

:.The Potato Chip Scarf.  Knitting is such a meditative process for me.  

:.Velvet Pumpkin Soup  mmm delicious. Comforting to the soul.  Don't you just love Ree Drummond?

.......... Coldplays Fix You...I struggled with weather or not to put this on my list...I so wish that I could fix this hurt that has seeped into the souls of my family.  This version is sung by a group of elderly people that call themselves Young at Heart Chorus.  I saw an Independent Lens documentary about them back in the summer. I found it so moving then and today it holds an even deeper meaning.  This film is definitely worth checking out.  This song has been on my mind. 

If you follow the link I will  warn you this is an incredibly moving version of this song.  I have found some solace in it. 

Thank you out there for listening.