Loss For Words
I’m hoping for future Wednesdays to be more lighthearted than today, because if I can get my crap together I’ll be starting a weekly feature. It was one of the last assignments on Blogging 101, to start a recurring blog feature, but I am nowhere near prepared for that.
Today, I have more important fish to fry. Today, I’m grieving. And, lucky you… you get to hear about it.
I lost two long-term, favorite clients on Saturday. One was an 89-year-old woman who brought me joy every single week for the past 15 years. The other was a 56-year-old woman who brought me joy every 5 weeks for the past 15 years. They were both absolutely wonderful, beautiful people, and my heart is reeling with the spaces that they each have left there.
This is the hardest part of my job. At the same time, it’s one of the best parts of my job. I know, that seems like a weird thing to say, but it’s true. I even had a client remind me yesterday (when she saw my tears) that without these wonderful ladies, I would have missed out on so many happy moments in my life. You don’t know what you got til it’s gone, right?
Honestly, I did treasure them both here on Earth. I let them know how I felt about them on more than one occasion. And, I’m so thankful to have the memories. These people brought me joy, immeasurable joy, and my life was forever changed by knowing them. So, even though my tears are flowing, and I wish I could have these wonderful ladies back, I’m joyful because I knew them at all. It makes it all worth it.
I’ll be better next week, so hang with me.
X,O,X,O
Martie
October 22, 2014 @ 3:25 pm
I so admire what you do. I don’t think I could. Take some comfort too in the fact you made as much of a difference for them as they made for you.
October 22, 2014 @ 5:13 pm
Thank you! 🙂
October 22, 2014 @ 3:25 pm
I so admire what you do. I don’t think I could. Take some comfort too in the fact you made as much of a difference for them as they made for you.
October 22, 2014 @ 5:13 pm
Thank you! 🙂
October 22, 2014 @ 4:43 pm
My deepest condolences for your losses.
October 22, 2014 @ 5:13 pm
Thanks so much!
October 22, 2014 @ 4:43 pm
My deepest condolences for your losses.
October 22, 2014 @ 5:13 pm
Thanks so much!
October 22, 2014 @ 9:07 pm
Thinking of them…. And thinking of you! I’m glad they came into your life so you all could mutually inspire one another… I think that’s why we are put on this earth….
Sending heartfelt wishes,
Lia
October 22, 2014 @ 10:13 pm
I agree! Thank you, Lia!
October 22, 2014 @ 9:07 pm
Thinking of them…. And thinking of you! I’m glad they came into your life so you all could mutually inspire one another… I think that’s why we are put on this earth….
Sending heartfelt wishes,
Lia
October 22, 2014 @ 10:13 pm
I agree! Thank you, Lia!
October 23, 2014 @ 2:01 am
Sweet Martie, I’m so sorry to hear about your two losses. It is never easy to lose anyone or even a pet. I’ll be praying for all concerned. My thoughts are with you.
October 23, 2014 @ 11:22 am
Thanks Paula! It’s been a rough time, for sure.
October 23, 2014 @ 2:01 am
Sweet Martie, I’m so sorry to hear about your two losses. It is never easy to lose anyone or even a pet. I’ll be praying for all concerned. My thoughts are with you.
October 23, 2014 @ 11:22 am
Thanks Paula! It’s been a rough time, for sure.
October 23, 2014 @ 5:47 pm
I’ve got a quotation from Dr. Seuss on my desk: “Don’t cry because it’s over; smile because it happened.” Great minds! XO
October 23, 2014 @ 10:59 pm
Perfect quote!!
October 23, 2014 @ 5:47 pm
I’ve got a quotation from Dr. Seuss on my desk: “Don’t cry because it’s over; smile because it happened.” Great minds! XO
October 23, 2014 @ 10:59 pm
Perfect quote!!