Death
- What does that mean to an 8-year old?
My brother, Bob,
and I were whisked off to enjoy a "three day vacation" at the family-owned
beach house while my father was being buried! We did not know that
anything was wrong. It was only after we were taken back to Caracas
did we hear the grim news.
My world turned
upside down. I was abandoned again. My Hero was gone forever.
Then the old fear of being sent back to Germany started creeping
up. I felt very, very insecure. All I could think of was to just
be good - maybe I won't be sent back.
I didn't
grieve like my brother - I didn't know how to grieve.
The
world lost a wonderful man and I lost my HERO.
Have
you ever known someone who made such an impact on your life?
Have you ever met someone who loved you unconditionally?
To be loved
so profoundly is a gift not to be taken lightly. Dad Russell has
always been there for me at a different level. He is my guide.
I believe that the energy of a loved one does not leave when one
dies, it stays with you forever.
As a result
of my experiencing so much grief in my life, I have become a Certified
Grief Counselor. I am also a CTA
Certified Life Coach.
NEXT: New Life/New Adventure
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