Saturday, April 16, 2016

Rest in Peace

When we are three years old, life is a wondrous place full of innocence and love. When we are, three we are embarked on  our  journey that perhaps is predestined, or is it already paved by the lives that came before?
 I am not so pious or wise to think I know the answer, but what I do believe is that we all do the very best we can.
Sometimes our very best is unacceptable in the eyes of the ones who love us the most.
Today, if I could beg  for anything from the universe, I would ask for acceptance for those whose path I am unable to understand.

 I would ask for the ability to forgive those who could not listen to my pleas to travel a different route, a smoother way.

I would ask for understanding, which seems nearly impossible when I have not followed on their path.

Today, I beg for it all, acceptance, forgiveness and understanding, in memory of my granddaughter, Jessica Shows,  who at the age of twenty-eight ,succumbed to her difficult life in which she described, “there are no good stories.”

May you rest in peace, Jessica,  with my acceptance, forgiveness and understanding.

 

13 comments:

  1. Judy, My heart goes out to you. Thank you for sharing this deeply sad story of your granddaughter, and your uplifting acceptance and forgiveness.

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  2. Judy, My heart goes out to you. Thank you for sharing this deeply sad story of your granddaughter, and your uplifting acceptance and forgiveness.

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  3. Judy, my heart goes out to you in the loss of your granddaughter. You could not have paid a more loving or beautiful tribute to her than what you wrote here.
    Melodie

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  4. Your loving tribute is much admired. I will keep Jessica in my prayers.

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  5. Your loving tribute is much admired. I will keep Jessica in my prayers.

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  6. Oh, Judy, I am so sorry. We are here for you.

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  7. We lost twin grandsons right after birth. They never had the chance to set a path on this earth. We feel your pain.

    Jim and Linda

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    1. I'm so sorry abut your grandsons. You wonder about their short path and their purpose

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  8. Judy accept my deepest sympathy. Kate

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  9. Judy -
    My heart aches for you and all you have been through. I am so sorry...You have survived so much in your life, you are so strong, but the losses take a big toll. Your heartfelt plea for acceptance, forgiveness and understanding touches the soul...we all need these important things...Take good care of yourself.
    love, Jan

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  10. Judy,
    This is too sad but know that Jessica is in a better place now even it we may think it was too soon. My thoughts are with you....
    Elissa

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  11. I truly believe she is on to a new and better journey - this one just was not the right fit - your peace and understanding will help her on her way...

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