Snow Globe

Feelings of heavy on my heart from the passing of loved ones in the last few years. Time helps some but does not heal or mend the broken pieces. Nothing is ever the same without the people that have made their final departure.

Although the show must go on, we keep them at the top of the mind, we continue keeping their memories in our hearts and their presence known through shared stories of what they were like.

I've often been visited by little feathers of loved ones since passed. This story came to me late one evening when I was feeling tired and so, I crawl into bed to lay down and rest for the night. No sooner does my face hit the pillow, I quickly slip into a deep slumber of familiar warmth. This feeling I am so calm and relaxed.

Completely unaware of the adventure I would be taken on and the ever lasting memories of this dreamy night.

I see myself through this round glass globe in the distance smiling and laughing. In the light glow, the night filled with light flurries and small fluffy flakes of snow.

What is this scene I say in disbelief, how am I seeing this for myself? As I move and float closer through the night air I start seeing faces of family and friends that show so much delight. Observing as an outsider but clearly I am there.

Watching all the dancing, conversation and faces beaming with joy from all those present in my life and those that have passed are there too?

Peering in through the dense glass in some disbelief, this place familiar yet so unknown. Appearing before me is an old country home, dim yellow lights, kitchen staged as a dance floor and tables and chairs galore.

Everyone I knew and cared for in this life were there in this home embracing each other and enjoying the time.

My heart melts seeing my Dad, Grandma, Grams, Grandpa and Friends so familiar, so recognizable. My friends and family looking and feeling their best, the best way to remember them. My brothers and sister, family and more, all accounted for.

Seeing both people from then and now and feeling more and more present as the moments fly past. Feeling flush with excitement to be reunited, in this perfect time.

All the noise and conversation with nothing being said, feeling safe and at home. As quickly as I feel their presence and the surrounding comfort and joy, I hear, from a distance, “you’re not meant to be here for long or anymore.”

Friends and family from the present slowly vanishing before my eyes from the scene, one by one, the strangest thing. Calm and collected I understood, I was not near ready for this place in time.

This place felt like a welcomed eternity to share a moment with those who are gone. No aches nor pains or worries no more. I know I have so much more to do and see in this life. This opportunity brought me so much comfort and enlightenment.

So many people to meet and experience’s to be had. Knowing this may be it for some time to come I want to take it all in every moment.

Before I knew it or being able to say my last good byes I am being whisked away through the deep blue sky, slipping slowly under the covers and back into bed, comfy and cozy knowing we will someday meet again.

Until then, all my thanks and all my love for the beautiful greeting from above.