Thank You to the person who left this message in my path on an extremely disappointing and hopelessly low day!
Life can often become overwhelming and confusing but to those whose families have experienced the loss of a child nothing ever compares to the level of devastation and void that experience leaves behind.
These life altering events leave you changed forever. The understanding and importance of presence….. “positive heart energy” and awareness of truly being fortunate to “Just Be With” a Loved one is what becomes important to you along with the realization that all else lacks importance. You do not long or need to be entertained, or constantly feeling the need to be broadcasting exciting trips, meals or purchases, but the simplicity of sharing space and time with someone you Love is ultimately the biggest treasure, privilege and Gift anyone could ask for.
Someone once told me that “You have the Strength within you to be Appreciative and Joyful with what God has given you…… always be Joyful and Appreciate the Moment You Are In and the Gifts that God has Trusted you with……..But never be boastful and intentionally attempt to hurt others with what you are given.
There is No better place to feel the importance of a single moment in time then Nature, and what beautiful lessons and examples of survival and endurance can be seen unfolding in front of you if you quiet the noise long enough to hear or see them. Never be too busy needing to do things…. be entertained…. or accumulate stuff…. to appreciate just spending time with others and appreciating the moment you are in and the heart energy of another persons soul.
With Respect, Hope, Joy, and Love, Carmela
Carmela Snelbaker 