Amy’s Legacy
I’ve spent a fair bit of time with some of you recently. As for others, I’ve probably had you on my mind. This week I’ve been learning about grief, and about love.
Today I’ve been thinking about Amy’s legacy. I think Neddy got it right (she often does, though I don’t think she realises it). She said, Amy makes you want to do a better job of your life, simply because she’s not here anymore to do it herself. In fact, it’s now our responsibility. To me, this is her legacy.
This thought caused me to shed tears, and it hurt. It hurt to realise once more that this darling girl isn’t here anymore. The beauty of it is Amy made a difference just by being here, it simply came naturally to her – she did it because she couldn’t comprehend living any other way. Cliches and stereotypes exist for a reason, they exist because some people embody them. The Happy Husband said to me today that we should feel priviledged to have a met a cliche – someone for whom all the beautiful cliches were written. Well put my dear, well put.
I think this is a work in progress, and I’m not quite sure how I feel about posting this blog – but it’s what I’m thinking, it’s where I’m at and it’s why I’m sitting here at 3am.
Mummble
Stitch Baby + Kids
Have been reading your blog Lou as it is a link on Glenda’s blog. Am praying for you dear girl at this difficult and learning time in your life. PTL you were able to get straight up to Sydney and be with special friends and family and celebrate the life of Amy.
Advancing the Invisible in Germany, Gaynor
Thanks for your message Gaynor – so lovely. Your daughter has been a wonderful friend and support to me this past week – she is a blessing indeed! Thank you for your prayers & God Bless, Lou.
Hey Lou, I just wanted to share my thoughts with you as you said you didn’t know how you felt about posting the blog… I think they were really special words Lou – they’ve taken me one step forwards in what has been an exceptionally hard time so far… so thank you :)
It was so great to see you up here, looking foward to March :)