Hi, everyone!
I was finally able to clear my mind enough to connect in meditation tonight! Feel like taking a victory lap. I was a little worried how it would be, especially since it's been a long time since we've all come together. Thought maybe we should all go to The River for a good long soak. After all the upheaval in our lives it sounded like a good idea,... but that's not what happened at all. So easily we all came together smiling laughing, hugging, chattering away and catching up. Me, Eric, Sandy, Shane and Melody, Sammyjo and even Lynn! It was a lovely sunny day,
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felt like we were gathering for a picnic.
Monjoronson and George gave me their symbols appearing in a blink, smiling and joining us in conversation. This was all it was, maybe because that's just what we needed! As the meditation was ending I touched George's arm asking him to give Sandy a hug for me. He nodded and smiled, following her.
Reflecting on this meditation I marveled at how contradictory the scene seemed to be from what we're all experiencing. It hit me, "That's because spirit does not see our illness, only our wellness. It does not see our worry, suffering and grief, it only sees our wholeness. We're not chastised for our absence, instead greeted with love at our presence. We are not forgotten and left behind for not living up to some higher ideal. Spirit is patient, loving, ready at any time to meet us when we're ready to seek it."
Sandy, it probably seems like you're plunging straight down from the highest point of a roller coaster, seemingly with no control or support. That free fall, that feeling, can be terrifying. Remember, when it seems like the fall is never going to end,... it does, beginning immediately to rise again. You've been forced to leave behind so much that you have loved. Your grief compounded again and again. Your heart might feel like it will never recover. Fortunately you are going into the arms of a family that loves you. And I can tell you for certain, George is going right along with you.
This chapter of your life is the only thing that is ending. The next one is waiting to begin. Be safe and well our sweet, sweet friend.
Love to all,
Kim