Tonight's picture was taken in March of 2005. Mattie was almost three years old. As you can see we were working hard that day to keep Mattie busy. Peter put painter's tape on the floor to help Mattie with his play schemes. Mattie was in constant motion and my joke was he had two speeds, on and off. Nothing in between!
Quote of the day: Only the weak are cruel. Gentleness can only be expected from the strong. ~ Leo Buscaglia
I have to admit after Mattie died, I really am not a fan of going to funerals or cemeteries. I am sure that sounds ridiculous, but it is my reality.
In honor of Margy's anniversary, our Foundation newsletter went out today to our supporters and I also created this photographic garden flag and brought it to the cemetery. On it I wrote... Hope Grows Here. It is a play on words as Margy ran a childhood cancer non-profit for twenty years called, Growing Hope.
The family held a gathering today by the gravesite. I was so impressed that so many people showed up. We were all bundled up but that did not stop us from sharing memories, stories, and reflections.
While at the cemetery, I noticed others coming to visit the gravesites of their family members. In turns out that Margy's husband has become friends with these individuals. People united in grief, is a very powerful force. Though we did not know each other's loved ones, we all understand the hole that loss produces. It was a cold weather gathering, but nonetheless one that helps us all process the day and our feelings.
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