When a Loved One Dies

As much as we know that death is inevitable, if we know that one is terminally ill or if an accident occurs, we are Never Ever fully prepared to deal with the event. The dark clouds of grief either completely envelopes us, or takes a slow roll-over leaving us shrouded in darkness, walls of tears and immense pain, taking short sharp digs at us testing every fibre of composure in our being.

Someone dying alone and unknown of brings on a different type of dis-ease and malheur to the loved ones, especially if there are few around and support may be an issue. But it at these times that the unity of spirit and strength of character jumpstarts into full gear to effect all arrangements .

And so when my Uncle died alone in his Flat in December, the legacy of His Parents’ goodliness, warmth and unity through the two elder sisters, and firmly embedded in their offsprings, sprung into gear. My Babe and cousins did an excellent job of co-ordinating all the arrangements, informing those of us far away, cleaning up, clearing away and holding down the fort . Uncle had died and they were the ones to deal with it.

The funeral today was short, on point and executed well. Thankfully with the use of Modern Technology I was able to be part of the experience. I appreciate fully their efforts and courage to bring to closure the entire episode of dealing with a loved ones’ death.

I was caught up in the sombre mood and the sadness was real especially when that curtain closed and the fitting song was played. When a Loved Ones Dies a light shines on the grief and scatters its rays of unity.

The Garden Vibes are solemn today for a Loved One has Died! Weep with me in the Garden but arise again and smile with your living kin. They need you!