I have to giggle that the
last time I wrote in this blog was when I started it nearly a year ago when I
was caring for my G-ma. Sadly my beautiful grandmother departed in the early
mornings of this past Monday to be reunited with rest of our angels in Heaven. I will miss her terribly but I am at
peace because I know that I will continue to feel her love in a new way.
The very next morning after
her earthly departure, I woke up with this desire to start blogging again. So
here I am. I wrote this on my Instagram and Facebook in honor of my Gma:
“Early this morning my Gma was called upon to the Heavens. It was
her time to be reunited with my Papa whom she was married to for almost 72
years & rest of my family's angels. She was 91 years young & lived a
life filled with adventure, friends, family & most importantly love. I have
lost myself in sorrow before over the death of loved ones, but know that is no
way to honor someone's life. So instead, I am choosing to carry her life &
beautiful spirit by being happy & living life to the fullest. By being a
strong woman in times of trials & tribulations, by continuing to have a
love for nature & gardening. By having a desire to be healthy, by being
tender hearted & open minded to all races & nationalities. By seeking
adventures all over the world & loving my family. By being a woman filled
with honor & respect, & by being a woman who knows how to love her man
in a beautiful way. These are all things this inspirational woman has taught me
by example & not just be her words. May you continue to watch over us Gma
in a new way my sweet precious music loving Angel! ❤”
The most spiritual animal for me is the
dragonfly. I have always been drawn to dragonflies. When my Papa (whom I was
extremely close too) passed away a few years ago there was about a hundred
flying around us at his funeral and I took that as nature’s way of letting me
know he was there with us. Every since then I have found even comfort when I
see a dragonfly. I think of it as my Papa saying he is with me, and just
stopping by to say “hi”. When they land on me, I think of it as his way of
giving me a hug and what ever is going on in my life, everything will be okay.
Currently I am out of town for work for the
summer and decided to go to the gym after I found out the news. Along my walk
to the gym, I came across these turkeys. I believe that everything in nature
has a meaning, not just it’s physical purpose but also a spiritual
purpose.
The meaning of coming across a turkey(s): life
cycles happening, endings, beginnings and preparation. It is also a message to
be mindful of our blessings. All extremely relevant to my morning.
Well, all of Monday, there were dragonflies
surrounding me all day. It was incredible! Then what do you know, one landed on
my shoulder. I wish I had been surprised, but I wasn’t. It always happens when
I need a little encouragement or comfort. Just like Papa never failed me,
neither have the dragonflies. I never knew what the spiritual meaning of this
captivating creature was and decided to do a little research. My mind was
blown.
I found my information on the dragonfly meaning
so interesting. It represents change, transformation, adaptability, joy, and
lightness of being. Native Americans believe that is a symbol of departed
souls. So incredibly touching and powerful, especially since my Gma and Papa
both have Native American roots.
All in all, the past few days I have felt so
connected to nature and my precious grandparents souls. I give thanks for my
faith and belief that even though their physical body is no longer here but
that their spirit and love surrounds me everywhere I go. And that there, brings
me peace and comfort.
