You are a Light

Today marked the day of your birth. An ordinary day to most, but to you it was special. You enjoyed being celebrated and loved. The joy you would fill people with every day of the year would come back this one day and fill your glass full. You would smile and get excited. All rules were out the window. Nothing was off limits for you. What you want is what you got. Pure joy.

There is darkness in death. We try to pretend there isn’t. We celebrate the life instead of having a funeral. We cremate the body instead of burying them and having a grave site memorial. Trying to bring light to a dark ending. You were the light in our lives.

Your memory is now the light. This light is on a lot for me. For some it isn’t and that’s ok. For some the light may be dimmer too. Last night I was looking at the Strawberry Moon and suddenly a tear came out of nowhere. It was beautiful. Talk about a flood light with one million lumens shining on me. Your light was reminding me that this Strawberry Moon was bringing joy to not only me, but millions of people around the world right now.

A little research told me that not only is this beautiful site, on the eve of Chele’s birthday, called the Strawberry Moon, it has a second name. The Honey Moon. The end of June traditionally marks the time for harvesting honey, leading to the “sweetest” moon of the year.

Coincidence? I think not. In darkness you bring light. You still amaze me my love. To say I’m inspired would be an understatement.

Thank you. Happy Birthday sweetheart.

Love, Brian