Wow, where do I begin? Well, it has been 7 years since Mom decided to shift worlds and I am very emotional every September. The feelings that I go through are fabulous memories that bombard me like the ocean, like waves crashing on the beach with enormous force. The power of water, the energy that you have no control over; just going with the flow and force of it all.
September is a time for change. The summer ends, shaping the universe for entering fall. September is a month of letting go of the wonderful days on the beach, enjoying every sunset and sunrise at the ocean. As the days darken on us and we start to prepare to put our patio furniture away, harvest our garden boxes and put things to rest until the next year of summer fun. How quick the summer does fly by, but it only heightens the appreciation I have for living in New England. The leaves on the trees are changing so brilliantly for all of us to enjoy, Mother Nature truly does know how to keep us in a constant state of living in beauty.
The memories that keep coming up for me while I am at the shore, just wonderful memories of my mom, Dot, my best friend and eating partner. I remember the notes that she often left on my car at the marina. I always got a thrill out of her notes to me. They cracked me up and we were so connected that I knew through her handwriting if she was sad or happy or whatever emotion mom was feeling, no doubt that I would know. I felt the power of emotions, the connection you have through them. It’s the force; love is the strongest force in the universe.
I feel like September brings up a lot of those feelings again. The power of emotions are amazing, it’s the same power of our oceans; fearless, unpredictable, powerful, destructive, calming, loving, soft and healing. We are all made up of 78 to 80% water – you figure it out. Throw a few full moons in there to shake up the pot and emotions run ramped.
Mom, I dream of you often and I have been told that those are invocations. The relationship that we so strongly held between us was sacred and I know for sure that you needed to go so we all could soar like the eagle, high above, overlooking our destiny. You did need to let all of us go so we would soar above and beyond our wildest expectations. We are all so close, like your wishes were for us. To stay close and love each other, that’s all that you wanted. I know that you would be proud of all of us. The gifts that you instilled in all of us are greatly appreciated. We are blessed and grateful for a mom and best friend like you, someone that never stops laughing at our crazy life experiences. You are never leaving us and we carry your spirit so close in our hearts and memories.
We are all so happy, healthy and close and all of your beautiful grandchildren are happy and healthy. Mom you did instill the gifts of a fabulous mom. No wonder Dorothy means “Gift from God.”
We all love you more than these words can express –
Your only daughter,
Meg
