She writes of her brother... and how they did NOT get along, but then comes back with...'cherish your siblings because in the end, all you will have is each other.'
This is SO true...
She also writes... 'I think about the friends I have now and I wonder if we will continue to be in each others' lives, or if they will too just become a memory.'
Here is a song that came to mind while reading her blog...
"In My Life"
There are places I'll remember...
All my life, though some have changed...
Some forever not for better...
Some have gone... some remain...
All these places have their moments...
With lovers and friends I still can recall...
Some are dead and some are living...
Im my life, I loved them all...
But of all these friends and lovers...
There is no one compares with you...
And these memories lose their meaning...
When I think of love as something new...
Though I know I'll never lose affection...
For people and things that went before...
I know I'll often stop and think about them...
In my Life I love you more...
Though I know I'll never lose affection...
For people and things that went before...
In my Life, I love you more...
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My son called wanting to go to the memorial service yesterday for Ms Molly...
The church was packed... literally packed when we got there... standing room only... I tend to think of this more in terms of athletic events... or concerts...
After the service, BoyShoes and I were standing outside... I was so touched when as the family members exited the church, several came over to us... hugged us... cried... our families have had a long history together...
Molly's husband was one of my professors back when I was an art major... there is something for you to chew on... didn't know this business prof actually studied art, huh?!?
But we became friends... and I became friends with their kids... One of their sons was in New Orleans a few weeks ago, and I got a text from GirlShoes telling me that one of Molly's sons was there visiting them... After the service, we all gathered at Molly's house... and when it came time for them to do a family photo, they asked me to stand in with them... what an honor that was for me!! But we've had a long life-long relationship...
Molly and Floyd
This is Molly and Floyd... Floyd passed away about 5 years ago... Floyd was an eclectic artist... Molly was a sweetheart...
So, yes... those friends that Senorita speaks of, some of them will be around for a life time... and some won't... some family members will be around for a life time... and some won't...
But that's all part of the plan...
~shoes~
Music is a shorthand to connect. The friends I made after becoming single years ago are more precious than air. I don't think I could have survived all this time alone without them.
ReplyDeleteMy sister [my only blood relative still living] became unacquainted with me in 1999. No contact at all. On several Reconciliation Sundays I called her and always got her answering machine, leaving a message. No contact. No call back. You get the idea.
I reconnected with her on Facebook. Suffice it to say the reason we are not close became obvious. I think I'll start sending her a birthday card and a Holiday card. Maybe some day she can settle on being my sister.
Nice very Nice
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post! Music & songs play an important part in my life.
ReplyDeleteBeutiful post, thank you for sharing and thanks for linking my blog here.
ReplyDeleteIt speaks volumes about what kind of person Molly was to have a packed funeral.
So many people showed up to my grandmother's funeral, it was touching when they all laid a rose at her coffin.
Glad you could find the sweetness in an otherwise bitter time.
@ Charlene... there's only so much one can do... I have a brother with whom I had a falling out the day of Dad's funeral... I have tried several times... like your situation, he won't return the effort... so I've let him go... to have such a large family like I have, the connection is so small... As long as you know you have tried, that has to mean something to you...
ReplyDelete@ Darn Girl... thank you, sweetie... :o)
@ Spring Flower... yeah, music is so powerful... I often think about the sound track to my life... and there is SO much... such a great variation of music...
@ Senorita... no, thank YOU for the idea and influence... Molly was such a dear... I meant to add to the post, that at a point when the minister started talking about Molly, a song bird started singing... and you could hear it though out the sanctuary... It had to be such a great tribute to Molly...
I love that photo you posted of your grandmother...
~shoes~
I agree some friends will be around forever you can tell. I have found such a group and I am trying to pass on the notion to others.
ReplyDelete@ Bathwater... yeah, you are right.. but kinda like nicknames, we don't get to pick our life-long friends... Good luck in this quest!
ReplyDelete~shoes~