SHADOWS

Life is like the little shadow which runs across the grass and loses itself in the sunset.

Crowfoots last words  1890

It is not easy to visit our friend Vera who is dying but we are happy we are able to be with her for short visits.  We know she likes bright colors so we put on the brightest pinks and yellows.  We phone before we come because we know she likes to be sitting up in her chair and she always greets with a brave smile and a loving heart.

"Our life is a short opportunity to say yes to love."  -Henri Nouven

We come home and talk about the death of our parents and for lives we lived with them.

Yes life lives on after death.

Death is a gift we receive at the end of our journey.  Our tasks have been completed and it is time for others to carry on.

We do not want to be a burden to our families but we are thankful for their love that gives us strength and hope.