Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Making Peace...

...and closure

There really is no place like home and after a dozen or so gut wrenching trips to Florida over the past two years, this latest trip wasn't horrible & in fact, I was able to squeeze in some fun.
 With only 5 days, I took an all-nigher and hit the ground running with my sister-in-law to tackle a list of things that needed to get done. My parent's home now belongs to my brother and I and we are getting it ready to put on the market. One of the items on that to-do list was going through some of mom and dad's belongings that had been put aside. It was a really neat walk down memory lane and
I brought home some real treasures, some I knew about and some I didn't.


My dad loved being in the Navy and was proud to serve his 20 years. I was always proud of him and loved seeing him in his uniform, so when I found his hat...well, lets just say a flood of emotion came over me. 


My dad started playing the piano when he was 5 and was really good and tickling the ivories. I was always transported to another time when he sat down to play. 
I brought home his piano music-


My mom left a ziplock bag with my name on it and among the treasures she picked out for me to have was this sweet little strand of pearls. I don't remember her ever wearing them and I don't know anything about them but I adore them. I personally love pearls so they will worn often and with love.

One of them liked to collect stamps-a complete surprise. They came home with me too.

My parents certainly left this world with more questions than I have answers for-but I've come to terms with that because I was finally able to sit with them graveside and say my good byes. Talking to them was quite cleansing and as I walked away my heart didn't feel heavy anymore. 
Sadness seemed to be lifted. 
It was the closure I needed.

Happy (memory making) snapping
xo
Kelly



17 comments:

  1. What wonderful memories and momentos.

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    1. Thank you Tamar. I came home a new person.

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  2. Its amazing the sweetness that can be found in the grief... God bless you.

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  3. Its amazing the sweetness that can be found in the grief... God bless you.

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  4. glad to hear that you found some closure...and special memories that will be treasured...

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    1. It was such a great trip for so many reasons. I came home renewed.

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  5. Such special treasures and memories. It is quite a relief when sadness is lifted from one's heart...

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    1. one doesn't realize the heaviness of a burden until it is lifted. Thank you Michelle

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  6. I am very happy for you to have found closure and that you will remember your parents with a gratitude and happiness.

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  7. Sweet Kelly - you came home with some dear treasures. I think sometimes we aren't meant to have all the answers, we know what we know and maybe that's enough.

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  8. Such lovely treasures to cherish, Kelly !
    So glad you could deal with that sadness ...
    Have a nice weekend,
    Sylvia

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  9. Beautiful and "tangible" treasures & memories to cherish and hold on to ... I am sorry for your loss... The pearls, stamps and other dear items awaken the moments spent together, scents, melodies, voices that makes one smile ...

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    1. Thank you Nina. I appreciate your kind words.

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