Friday, December 6, 2024

All the unrecognised losses


I went on a teambuilding & New Year's party with colleagues.

One of the highlights was a visit to the beautiful seaside town of Piran. The company organised a short concert for us.

The classical music was nice. I was listening to the music when suddenly I was overcome by sadness. There was something about the artist that reminded me so much of my beloved nephew who had died. All the sadness that I thought I had left behind just came back. Just because of this perfect music in the perfect place.

On the outside - I hadn't lost anything. He wasn't even my nephew, he was my husband's nephew.

But I had lost so much. I had loved this boy since the day I met him.
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It made me think of all the other unrecognised losses.

And in spite of all these losses, I want to live. And when it is hard, I just take it one day at a time.  

 

 

2 comments:

  1. (I"m sorry I missed this at the time - I was in transit and then ill.) Your post is such a wonderful example of resilience and coping.

    Music is so emotive, isn't it? I'm so sorry this made you sad. But remembering your nephew is an act of love, and that is beautiful, in a beautiful place, with beautiful music. Also sending hugs.

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