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Originally Posted by gemy  First and foremost while roses are so lovely, here (without an icon) is a sunflower. In a moment or two, why the sunflower.
Your post today was so evocative, so clear, I almost felt like I knew Ashley; and I grieved, and cried for the loss of this beautiful being. But I don't cry for your sadness; it is a measureful joy of your love, of your remembering, of a heart that has grown so much in the experience of this love. Ashley was the joy of your heart, and as someone much wiser than I said; "the wind beneath your wings".
Please know that my arms are around you; to support you in your rememberance, to embrace and help ease your pain.
And anon to the sunflower; Do you know why a sunflower is named so? It is not because it looks like a sun; it is because the sunflower turns it's face to the sun, as this light and beautiful sun tracks it's path through the sky. How special is that? A flower that finds any little bit of light and turns it's face to receive it? And so this is what Ashley was and is to you, and I am sure you were to her. Two faces, turning each other to the light. No matter any shadows, there will be some light.
So now today, and the next day, the next, and on and on, she is your light; and in time Memory that most gentle of truths, will surround you, nuture you, and will continue to cast the light of true love.
Be well my friend; I am here for you always. |
Your post definitely brings lots of tears, but they are tears of joy more than sadness. I really struggle without Ashley and, although there is much sadness without her, I feel the joy of her life and love much more. My heart feels so warm and so much love each time I think of Ashley and her precious sisters. The love feels so powerful, and I know time may dull the pain some, but the love will be everlasting. I'm so grateful for you; you have supported me with my loss and encouraged me with your love.
Your words are so beautiful, and I loved every one of them. I love what you wrote about the sunflowers. They describe how I feel about my little girl so much. The light and the love are so much more powerful than the darkness. I don't think I'll ever really get used to life without her physically here, but I know I'm going to be okay.