Flowers didn't always brighten my day. For the past year, I've actually hated flowers. I will never for the rest of my life, forget walking in to see my parents lying in their caskets and smelling that overwhelming smell of flowers. I will never forget that smell for as I long as I live.
But today, flowers arrived from my girlfriends, and they made me smile but cry at first. I cried one because of the card- they addressed it to "sweet Melissa" two-they were in remembrance of my beautiful parents three-they thought of my family but I mostly cried because of why I got the flowers. How sad and how sad that my friends had to send flowers for this reason, but also how sweet of them and how fortunate I am to continue to call them my friends.
I can't imagine life without girlfriends. (just as I couldn't imagine life without parents prior to this) While they may never understand fully what I am going through, they sure do everything they can to make me smile and get through this. as best as possible. And most importantly, they remember. My parents would be so thankful.
Mom and Dad- you were enjoying your last week on Earth this time last year. We are all missing you more then ever. Help us get past the terrible thoughts of the tragedy on 4/7 and let us remember your beautiful smiling faces. I am so sorry life ended this way for you. We sure weren't ready to lose you.
Much love......
Melissa
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