I was coming down the stairs just as the sun was dancing through the window panes. As cold as it was this morning, at 15 degrees (F), my soul was warmed as angel rays touched upon a photo of two sisters, years ago, displayed in an alcove in the hallway. A few tears slipped out, warmed by sunbeams and sisterly love.
I grabbed my camera, for angel rays are fleeting in December. My heart felt heavy with my loss, but a smile touched my lips; sadness and joy mingled together, gathered in a brief moment, golden moment on this cold December morn.
Such a beautiful tribute to your sister, Penny. The photo is lovely.
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Thank you, Jill.
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She was beautiful. This first Christmas without her will be heartbreaking. Her memory will always bring sunshine into your heart. I will be thinking of you and your family, dear friend from afar.
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I sincerely appreciate your thoughts and your words, Marilyn, and will help carry me through the sad moments – and help me rejoice in the good ones. Thank you, Marilyn.
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Thank you for sharing and modeling a beautiful way to grieve and to remember.
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Yours is such a thoughtful and generous comment, Mike. Thank YOU for your kind words.
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That’s such a beautiful photo! I think the holidays bring all these feelings to the surface and that probably plays a part in healing.
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Thank you, Janet. It was taken at a wedding and was one Dottie and I both liked. She had suggest we take one together and I remain thankful that she did. I do think that these feelings coming to the forefront help us heal from loss, and acknowledging the loss is part of it. It was nice to see the sun shining on the photo this morning.
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Such a tender moment Penny, caught on the wing as you have a way of doing. The photo is beautiful, illumined by the golden rays of love.
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Thank you, Juliet. It was such a fleeting moment and I feel I was blessed to have caught it.
I hope my comment posted on your most recent blog post. For some reason, I have been having trouble posting on some blogs, including yours. Please know that I did read it, Juliet, and mentioned my own amaryllis with its bulbs swelling, soon to bloom here as your are fading away.
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Angel rays are a beautiful reminder of the joy you and your sister shared together. She wouldn’t want you to be in the darkness, but in the light. Of course, the tears will come upon you when you least expect it. Enjoy the season as you can. Dottie would want it that way, I’m sure. That’s a beautiful picture and your post is a lovely tribute.
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I appreciate you kind and sensitive words, Janet. Thank you. Indeed, I have had and will continue to have tears, but, there is more joy than sorrow and I will continue to carry on. Your words make me stronger. This photo was taken quite a few years ago at a wedding. Dottie had suggested we take a picture together and were both pleased.
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Oh my word, Penny. In just a few words, you pierced my heart.
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Oh, L. Marie, I thank you for you words.
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Dear Penny, I believe your sister is with you always and ever–in sunbeam and Christmas, photo and heart, memory and music. The love that entwines you never dies or ends. Peace.
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Thank you, Dee, and I believe she is. Peace.
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Ah, dear Penny. How sweet to take note of such a warm and glorious light. A bit of heavenly encouragement, perhaps. The 7th, the day you posted, was the second anniversary of my dad’s death and I had some sweet memories that day myself. How quickly time passes. But the tenderness remains. Hugs and blessings, dear friend. (And a little warmth, too!!!)
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Oh my, Debra, it has been two years already since your dad’s passing. We mark these sad days and we find joy in the tenderness you mention. I see you have posted and will visit you soon. Here’s to sunlight and blessings – and good friends such as you.
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Oh, Penny. Every milestone day is so hard at first (and after that you still never forget, of course. But the first…) Thinking of you and wishing you happy memories and joy in creating new ones.
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Thank you, Sallie. Your encouraging words are a balm for my soul and much appreciated. The first – always the hardest – but, I am grateful for the time and the years. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
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A beautiful tender tribute to love and grieving. Thank you Penny!
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Thank you, Gerlinde.
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