Birth and Death

Birth and death are true mysteries. We, mere mortals, never know when the exact time each of these transforming experiences will be - the universe surprises us. November was a sad month for me. November 10th my dear Dad was moved into a long term care facility. He was broken hearted to leave his beloved wife, my Mom, but he needed nursing care that could not be provided at home. Then, a very dear family member, who was only 33 years old passed away from a brain tumour. I had the pleasure of knowing him since he was born. He called me his second Mom. He was always a very sweet child and a wonderful man. Ten days after his death, my daughter gave birth to her second child, bringing joy, and the realization that life and death are a continuous dance.

I was with my Dad when he passed away on January 29th. He was finally free from the physical pain he had endured for almost twelve years. I was filled with relief that he didn't have to suffer anymore and with a deep sadness, as I will miss him. Ten days later my youngest son's wife gave birth to a child, so my Dad's name will live on in his great grandson. The dance goes on.

Golden Morning

This morning was a gift from the Gods! A yellow shaft of light came through the curtains and I hurried out of bed to the living room to see the sky. This was a different, cosmic sunrise. The sky was golden and the trees, buildings, roads, cars, grass and flowers all had a golden, shimmering hue. The icing on the cake was a full double rainbow!! So, in my housecoat I sat on the balcony and marvelled at the 5 a.m. sky - one of the most wonderful gifts in the world.

66th Wedding Anniversary

My parents just celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary! Not many couples will experience that, so it is pretty special. My Dad is madly in love with my Mom, and she has always been there for him, to take care of him, to laugh at his jokes and to raise their five children. Yes, she does love him deeply. She just turned a very young 86 years old and is a shining light in our family. Even our friends think that she is magnificent.