Tears from a Photograph.

You know you really love someone, miss someone and value someone when a small picture of them can bring tears to your eyes. MomMom's, PopPop's, Mother's, Father's, Sister's and Brother, the one that got away, pets that brought us everlasting joy; all these people have a profound affect on our lives. Though they may never again touch your hand, swipe your hair, tell you they "love you", sit on your lap and purr or protect you from strangers, their love and companionship will never leave your heart. 





Don't fight the tears from the photographs when you feel them coming.  It's ok to hurt.  We're human and hurting is what we do best.  Let yourself feel your loss, even if it's been 30 years the last time you saw Grandpa yet you can hear his voice so clearly in you head.  He hasn't left you, he's there for you.  The one's that get away got away for a reason; mourn them and move on.  Easier said than done, trust me; I know, but it's better for you in the end to acknowledge your feelings and move on with being you; someone will find you. Get a picture frame engraved for your lost pets; "In Memory of...", put a piece of their favorite toy, lock of their hair if your lucky, or something special to them in the photo frame with their picture. 



a Mother mourns her youngest Daughter



 

We have many ways to preserve the memory of a lost loved one.  Even when friendships end, it can be pretty hard when it's all washed up and there is nothing left.  Say Good-bye to each other, never just leave. The pain you can cause someone when you do that is heartbreaking when no one understands or has closure.  It'll take a while for the wounds to heal, but time will heal things.  Could take a while.  A month, 6 months, a YEAR... who knows? But I do know that life has a way of filling the holes in our hearts that are seemingly left behind by those who have left us. 

Look forward to what is in your future and what could be.  I know I am.