It's been 12 years... almost to the moment as I write this... and yet, I can't seem to write on October 20th without wanting, in some way, to honor my father.He said goodbye to those of us here on earth that day 12 years ago and life seemed forever changed. I think with the passing of any loved one, life is forever changed for those experiencing the lost. As Martin Luther King, Jr. said, "There can be no deep disappointment where there is not deep love."
Yet, as I said on my personal Facebook page early today, "I do not grieve as a person who has no hope." And, that's one of the things that makes me so glad that I believe as I do. My father was very instrumental in teaching me about his beliefs and convictions. As a young adult, I made the personal choice to embrace them as my own.What are your "sunrise thoughts" each day? Some days, if nothing other than what happened on that day in the past... Some days will start with feelings that could negatively affect the rest of your day. And, those days perhaps your "sunrise thoughts" will make you question what good the day could possibly hold. On those days take a big breath and:
Look upon your past with loving eyes, knowing that it will always play a part in your future. Then face forward & look toward TODAY and toward the FUTURE knowing that you have control over where you are headed now.
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Where we live, I never see a sunrise or a sunset - we are sunk down in a "holler" but when the morning sun peaks over our back hill and its rays begin to shine through the kitchen window something ignites in me and I'm so glad to be alive! Please tell me what LOML is...just figured it out: Love Of My Life. RIGHT? xo
ReplyDeleteYEP :D LOML = the LOVE of my Life = BearBear (what I called him when we dated) = TheBearMan (what the choir & band kids called him when our kids were young)
DeleteBeing stuck down in a "holler" has its advantages too :) And, I feel the same about sunrise :)
This is a beautiful post! I lost my grandma other a year ago this month. She was a remarkable woman and I miss her everyday. Thank you for honoring such an influential person and amazing man today! My thoughts and prayers are with you today as I ponder the past as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your words Laura :) I am happy knowing where my father is... but, I still miss him :D Pondering the past is good - especially on some days!!
DeleteBeautiful! Your photos remind me of sunrises here on the prairies.
ReplyDeleteCool! I love the prairies too!!
DeleteOh I love this. I recently lost my mom. There are good days and bad. So, the quote helps alot. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteSo glad that it spoke to you too :) Hold on to the good memories & enjoy them!
DeleteI love the beautiful sunrise photos that you share! I'm not usually up early enough to see a sunrise; and I don't think I'd be able to see it from our apartment...I'd have to drive someplace where I could see it better...so, I'll just enjoy yours!
ReplyDeleteRemember a loved one who has passed on...no matter how long ago it has been...never associated the sunrise and that loss. But, your words as you remember your father...they are so touching! Thanks for sharing your memories.
You are so welcome Barbara & thanks for your comments! I woke up thinking about my dad before the sun was up. And, the thoughts of him have been with me all day. He was a great man & I thank God that I got to be one of his kids :D Thanks for coming by, reading & commenting!
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