Anniversary of life change …

Anniversary of life change …

A full year…

I’ve been thinking of my family, our friends, … & extended circles.

This day in 2023, not only delivered shock , fear, change, endings, uncertainty to us … it rippled out & will continue to do so, giving others the opportunity of a reality check. Thoughts have been provoked for many leading people into different life choices which will undoubtedly bring more freedom, joy & acceptance of the briefness of life.

Gareth facilitated this gift …. ⭐

After much reflection & evaluation of the past 12 months…..

My conclusion ….

A celebration ..

Ooooh it’s a lovely day …..

there’s a song there somewhere …. 🎶☀

Running through the catalogue of change, that’s occurred … feeling proud of us & Gareth … for the strength, risks, range of emotions that we’ve all dealt with, graciously.

I’d been contemplating this day arriving, feeling it significant as it was the worst day of my life, to date. However, the most logical way to approach the day in my mind is this …. celebration worthy ⭐ ⭐

Knowing that we all got through to this point, survived & got the best from it that we could .. without fighting, without falling victim or without losing … the situation didn’t destroy any of us. Gareth, left in his way , without regret & leaving a never ending stream of ❤ love.

We’ve all embraced the kindness, appreciation of the situation & the wheelbarrows of love … we’ve been given. The lives & hearts of others have been gently touched …. 💕 proving that amongst tragedy & sadness there is a route through. The unexplained power of the serendipity nature of life.

Courage has been the cornerstone of the operation🌟 .. change can’t be tackled without courage.

I know we’ve made Gareth proud. 🥰… withoout doubt & we will continue to do so. The ripple effect in full force. Energy & life force, eternally.

Year two… I’m ready , we’re ready ,…. Year one saw so much … this year will, I guess see plenty, however, this time it needn’t be laced with fear. Different emotions, different challenges, however, we trust, they’ll be gentler.

What’s happened in past 12 months - ranging from shock… the petrified state , fear , getting through ..learning , planning , hoping, changing, sorting , surviving …. Re imagining our lives, courage digging.

So many significant dates , events we’ve got through … the ones to come, we will be able to handle, in our own way. We will continue to live life, love & grab it, looking out for each other, remains grateful & hopeful as we embrace this crazy thing called life.

I’m not feeling sad , or numb just astonished & proud, I think 🤔. Grateful for the lessons delivered. I can’t bring Gareth back or change how he left us, I can appreciate the time we had & that we refused, point blank to allow cancer to destroy us.

I think that about sums it up ❤😘 .. the next 12 months, I’m ready for. I trust, it will bring with it options , choice, smiles … unlike last year. With the continued nurturing that has been granted to my family.

Raising a glass to courage, strength, life, love, loss & learnings. 🥂 ❤

Gareth … thank you for the gifts, for watching over us & for believing in us. For keeping contact as promised ❤ ⭐

Keep shining bright X

Remember, we are all equipped with courage & power… it’s limitless. Xxx

Find the gifts that are left, they lurk beneath any of life’s events that come with shattered pieces. 

Michelle ❤