Monday, September 30, 2024

Light worker

This girl. I mean. I love this photo of her, taken by her husband in August during their honeymoon in Greece, two weeks after they were married. That radiant smile is all for him; he definitely sees her light. We all bask in my daughter’s light. At my cousin’s memorial service on Saturday, I whispered to her, “Sit next to me, sweetheart. I’m sorry it’s you, I know it’s a lot to be the one whose energy people find most calming, but right in this moment, I’d welcome that superpower.” She didn’t say a word, just turned that high beam smile on me and hugged me. Then took the seat beside me. 


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13 comments:

  1. Linda SueSeptember 30, 2024 at 11:45 AM

    WOW she is shiny! Radiant- loveliest human - I don't even know how that is possible - to be so light filled and to emit it so successfully! When ever I need a positive fix I will return to this post- may be daily or twice daily...Thank you!

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  2. ellen abbottSeptember 30, 2024 at 1:13 PM

    she is so beautiful, and like you say, she just shines.

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  3. amSeptember 30, 2024 at 2:20 PM

    Your daughter carries forward a light that reflects back the light of her mother and father's love for her, the love of her brother, the love of her beloved husband, and the love that sustains your growing extended family. She is radiant with that light. I see that light in everyone in your family, including your cousin whose light could only be dimmed in the sorrow of addiction.

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  4. John Going GentlySeptember 30, 2024 at 3:09 PM

    Beautiful x

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  5. Ellen D.September 30, 2024 at 5:58 PM

    "Natural beauty" my Mom used to say!

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  6. AllisonSeptember 30, 2024 at 6:56 PM

    She does glow from within. The size and cohesiveness of your extended family never ceases to amaze me.

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  7. SusanSeptember 30, 2024 at 8:16 PM

    Your daughter has a very special radiant light. She is truly blessed and a beautiful human being. You are lucky to have each other in the good times and not so great times.

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  8. Ms. MoonOctober 1, 2024 at 9:11 AM

    She is your precious.

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  9. MARY GOctober 1, 2024 at 10:18 AM

    You have the most beautiful/handsome and photogenic kids!!! And yes, that smile would light up a city. Or me.... it has cheered up my day.

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  10. PixieOctober 1, 2024 at 11:28 AM

    This made me cry. I'm glad she sat with you and helped make the unbearable, bearable.

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  11. ElizabethOctober 2, 2024 at 12:56 AM

    Oh, I love this.

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  12. eOctober 4, 2024 at 3:38 AM

    You brought a tear to my eye. She is indeed radiant. I am sorry for your loss. I hope your cousin was at peace.

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  13. DB StewartOctober 4, 2024 at 6:34 PM

    So beautiful. Thank goodness for people who exude peace just when we need them the most.

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