When a pal passes, it can be so easy to say a few words of
condolence and move on. For me, each pal leaves a piece of themselves within me
for safekeeping. I can not easily move
on as I was. I become forever changed by
the grace of having known them. The
honor of this duty is a solemn one for me.
Yet, I know it is important to carry on.
I don’t know if I am barking into the vast wilderness,
unheard.
I don’t know how to make a difference except by being true
to myself.
I do know it is important to stop and grieve, to remember
and to be thankful for having met.
I do know that, for me, the only way forward through grief is
a formula of
time + action.
Action I can accomplish by:
Vowing to always be gentle, kind, encouraging and tireless in my efforts to raise money for animal related charities.
Laughing when I can, giving a hug when it is needed and sitting quietly beside those that need silent support.
Pledging to keep Marley’s legacy alive by:
- accepting the duty to continue in his pawprints, not as he would, but as I can;
- be guided by the vastness of his compassion and generosity of legacy;
- guide myself, and hopefully others, in a way forward by shining a light into the darkness of the reality of animals in need.
7 comments:
Dis so bootiful! Me hug u and we live knowing we leave pals someday! Huggy u. Wuv only. We wuv Marley.
*sniff sniff* Dis is just bootiful, Sasha. ThankQ, sweetheart.
Love, Gina The Min Pin
Typist here my friend, that is a very special tribute to the old boy. If he can inspire you like that then it was a life well lived and a great comfort to his family today. Be well. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Lovingly written Sasha x
that was lovely says @diamondbertie's ghost writer
Dear Miss Pish Posh, some very wise words so beautifully written, thank you x
Lovely words & I'm sure Marley would be proud to have inspired you xx
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