Maybe you think this too. It's hard to move ahead into the hustle and bustle of daily life when you've encountered some major sadness in your life. You want life to stand still, but life doesn't skip a beat and on it goes, leaving you to wonder where the heck you're heading on this earthly plane.
My brother-in-law, Jerry, died after a courageous battle with cancer. He was only 54, which is way too soon for anyone to go. He leaves a wife and 4 kids, the youngest still in high school.
His last days were spent in the Lancaster Hospice House. Nick and I were there with him. We are both grateful for those last days we got to spend with him, and he'll be sadly missed by everyone who knew him.
The grounds around the Hospice House are beautiful. The flowers were in full bloom; even the pond lilies came alive during the day. I think the beauty of all the flowers helped cushion many heavy hearts as family members and friends took turns strolling the gardens, while others visited Jerry.
The flowers were a reminder that life goes on. They come alive in the spring, thrive in the summer, give in to the winter, and then appear again when the warm sun of spring raises their sleepy heads. So I thought I'd leave you with some photos of the flowers I encountered during those two weeks in Lancaster.
Great memories of loved ones do help the loss. I agree that life doesn't skip a beat, and we are left wondering. Beautiful flower pictures. My sympathy for your loss.
Posted by: lynn | July 18, 2010 at 10:22 AM
The pictures are beautiful, a great reminder of the lovely gardens at Hospice. It is hard to wrap my mind around the beauty outside and the sadness that was going on inside. What a bitter sweet time, getting close to family and losing a precious member. Sad.
Posted by: Terry | July 18, 2010 at 02:08 PM
So sorry to hear about your brother-in-law. Getting family together to reminisce about past fun times is a great way to feel better. The flowers are beautiful.
Posted by: Pam | July 19, 2010 at 12:27 PM
Dear Nella & Nick,
Dub & I send our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss....our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Your flower pics are absolutely beautiful and I hope we get to see you soon! xxox, Sal
Posted by: Sal-e | July 19, 2010 at 03:09 PM
I'm so sorry for your loss. You express yourself beautifully. I hope you find comfort in wonderful memories of Jerry.
Posted by: linda | July 21, 2010 at 07:19 AM