Day 39 - Heading Home

Well, my trip is coming to a conclusion today. I am gathering my things and heading to the airport shortly. All morning I have just been thinking about the memories of this visit. I will make sure this is the first visit of many. I have thoroughly enjoyed reconnecting with Heather’s husband and kids.

There was some bonding time through cooking, cleaning, activities and games. There were so many laughs, sharing of memories and I am happy to say- no tears. Obviously, the individual that brings us all together is no longer with us and that has been the saddest, most devastating event in my entire life. I can only hope that she would be proud of us all. I will say I know for a fact that she would be proud of her kids and the wonderful people they are becoming. They are both so amazingly sweet, insanely intelligent, caring, incredibly polite and just beautiful well rounded people.

As I visited the memorial in their home set up in loving memory of my dear sweet Heather, I placed my hand upon her urn. I said the things I’ve needed to say. My body graciously allowed me release in the form of a deep, long, cleansing, controlled breath.

I love my cousin Heather with every fiber of my being- she was my best friend for my entire life. Being in her home these past few days, embracing the love and life of her family has been an honor and privilege. I can only pray my visit has made a difference in their lives as well, I truly believe it has.