I found the perfect glass bottle and inside I placed a picture of Heather, a note I wrote on the back that listed my blog web address and that read “I miss you Heather. You are my inspiration. Thank you for a life well lived.” I also printed out two beautiful poems, and included them as well. I wasn’t really sure what I was to write or put in it but what I included felt just right so it must be.
Vinny picked me up and we went to the Beavertail State Park
in Jamestown at the recommendation of one of my friends. What a perfect spot! I
can’t believe I hadn’t been there yet- it’s relatively close to me. It was just
after 4:00pm and the sun was preparing to go down. As we pulled in, I saw a lovely
lighthouse at the end of the road. The sky was filled with brilliant colors and
I could hear the waves crashing about. There were fisherman, runners and random
people here and there but it wasn’t too crowded. It was simply beautiful.
Vinny and I climbed all the way down the rocks on one side
to get out to the farthest point that we could. The wind was blowing and the
air was briskly cool. I just kept thinking about what Heather would say if she
saw me doing this for her. I imagine she would tell me I was so crazy and laugh
a bit and shake her head and tell me how much she always loved my imagination.
So, I was going to throw the bottle myself but Vinny thought
it would be better if he threw it to make sure it got far enough out to avoid
the rocks. He wound up his arm and pitched it so far!! We both just kept our
eyes on it. It floated and went right up and over the huge wave! We both were
like “It made it, it made it!!” We watched the water quickly carry it away and
towards the open sea. We were smiling and laughing and Vinny said how much he
truly enjoyed this intention because again this is something we had never done
and more than likely never would have. Then as we walked away we discussed the possibilities
of where and even if the bottle would ever be found.
Anyhow, I love so much how healing this entire blog has been.
I feel genuinely happy to keep Heathers memories fresh and not push them away
to avoid the sadness but celebrate her life and allow her memory to continue to
be my inspiration every single day. Obviously it is still sad but I rejoice in
that the love outweighs the sadness a hundred fold. I love that I am able to share my memories, pictures
and stories about her with so many people. I pause to say thank you for reading
my blog and being a part of my journey.
Today was surely an amazing, fun and inspirational intention.
#aspecialthankstoTammy #HGAL
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