Tag: Family love
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MY THREE WISHES
You have three magic genie wishes, what are you asking for? Without the one, the other two won’t come to pass so it’s something I will keep to myself. Travel and distance means separation is inevitable. So I live in the moment, keeping those wishes in my heart holding them in a sacred space that…
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A Feisty yet sweet little lass
Describe a family member. I was delighted to meet this wonderful little girl (and her equally lovely brother) in 2022. The grandchildren of a very dear friend and distant cousin of mine, they quickly stole my heart. You see prior to getting to know them, I always held the impression that American children were somewhat…
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Words don’t come easy
Not good grammar but it’s the title of a song after all I don’t speak the words I need to say My silence tells more than I could ever express And so I leave you to read between the lines each day As I still find myself in one hot mess I learnt (and it…
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LIFE CAN SEEM LIKE A DREAM
Although not as frequently as it used to be, (more’s the pity as it’s so enjoyable) I get the opportunity to discuss deeply spiritual matters and beliefs with my very dear friend. Everyone’s beliefs (or none) are of course so personal and dialogue with my friend, particularly after he has given Satsang on a Sunday…
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THE SADNESS IS UPON ME
My name was not chosen for me. Both my sisters (who both sadly died far too young) were going to have my name as my mother liked it so much. She was persuaded to choose other names. These sisters were 10 and 15 years older than me, and as a surprise pregnancy just after the…
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That’s easy
Describe your ideal week. Every week is good yet to describe an ideal week I would be hard pushed to say anything other than life is ideal, so whatever comes my way is a bonus. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
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MESSAGES
I inadvertently deleted all the messages to and from my dear friend on messenger today. I had kept them as far back as 2012 when I casually asked if he could help trace my grandfather’s grave. Apart from intermittent birthday wishes, it was not until we both found ourselves in need of living friendly support…
