The Finality of putting a loved one six feet under is never easy, even though we are all well aware that that is our eventual destination... Some day, One Day... We all return to dust... And as my Auntie told me today as we lay our dear brother to rest; She said with each loss, in their lies a lesson foretold or Unforeseen...
And I must agree, for in under a month three people passed, unexpectedly gone too soon... But like I am beginning to learn, there is no such thing as leaving before your time... For God only allows you to leave this earth when your purpose is done!! and not a minute before... For the longest time I battled with my Fathers death, because he was meant to walk me down the aisle and meet my children... But all that has not happened and will not happen... It took me a while to learn that he actually did all that he could do for me, for as long as he could... But God never leaves a void... For I am now smiling in double portion...
So Anne Mburu, Nyawira Mwaura and Garvin Msalame Mwashumbe though we may not understand why you left so soon... It is evident that your purpose was fulfilled!! You each brought joy, love and warmth that will be terribly missed... Judging from the overwhelming response from your family and friends upon receiving the news of your passing... It is evident how many lives you all touched! and what better way to live by sharing yourself with others!! which you all did!! Bless you three!! Your legacies will surely live on!!
As I write this though I wonder if we brought joy, love and warmth to each of you with equal measure... Did you each feel our appreciation for each of you while you were still here with us!? Or is this over-whelming love overflowing only now!!?... Deep personal vetting required here... Because I surely feel like if we each gave 120% of ourselves to each of you and to everyone else we may have lost, then letting go becomes abit more bearable, because you can let go knowing you made the most of the time God granted here on earth, Until we meet again...
So my take home on this Month of May, the same Month that 3years ago also marks the loss of my Father is a very significant time for me! Because again I am reminded that tomorrow is indeed only borrowed, so living and really just existing in the moment is the only way to really live! So I am now more intentional in my relationships, With my children I am more present... And really present, listening to them, seeing them, feeling them and just simply being there with them! And the same goes with all my other close relationships... Presence is key!! If there is nothing else you can give! Give Of Yourself... That way when it's time to say goodbye, atleast you'll have made the most of this short and precious life!
Love More, Judge Less, Forgive Always and Smile! Smile! Smile...
Bless!!
When you have lived in your purpose your time on earth is always complete despite the number of chronological years. If what you leave behind is a legacy, then you speak beyond the grave, that box cannot contain you. Rest In Peace my fallen friends in our hearts and minds you continue to live...
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