It was four years ago today that my Dad passed on. I actually had to look at the death certificate earlier to believe that, even though I know it so well. It just seems both impossibly long ago and yet far too near.
He was in my thoughts this past weekend where there was much in the air of endings and beginnings. How he would have loved the wedding. I did too. But today is not a day to tell you about that. Instead, I focused my energy this morning on giving a guided walk. I was grateful for it and the kindness of my guests. How solid it felt amidst all that is passing to stroll the streets of Arles, to share its beauty and history standing still under the bright light of noon.
Now, I can rest. I’ll pull the curtains into shade, the better to keep warm memories cupped between the hands of my heart.
More soon…
Yes. My memory is shaky but my heart is strong!
A gentle reflection. Isn't it wonderful that our hearts have hands for the holding and safekeeping of our memories. Gallivanta
At first anniversaries are simply painful. Over the years, they are more bittersweet. Sending love.
Heather as one who knows, thank goodness the memories of a loved one so close never go away.
This Amazing Grace is so beautifully sang!
Love and Hugs,
Karena
2013 Designers Series
Eeeee! "was"? Don't know where that came from but shiver me timbers that I wrote it!!! My apologies to you and certainly to your Dad!!!
mmmm….Heather?……my father is still quite presently-tensing. Quite a pain in the ass at times, albeit very smart and remarkably funny….but the tree never moves very far from where the apple has fallen, does it?
—davidr
Very beautiful and heartfelt, Heather.
And to you with your incredibly generous spirit. So right back at you, a hop over the land to Bandol. And thank you for the kind words, they are deeply appreciated.
My dad loved Aaron Neville as well as "Amazing Grace" so that seemed to be the perfect choice. I thought that the images used were very positive as well, he would have liked that too. 🙂
And to you, Debra!
I can just picture you with DD at your side, looking up at that gorgeous sky near you. Wonderful.