They come through for us, those we’ve lost. The ones whose absence weighs heavily on our hearts. They find ways to reach out, but we must be open to notice.
Since my mother’s passing, navigating tough times has become a profound challenge. I long for her comforting presence, her ability to calm my racing thoughts. The void she left amplifies my struggles, but then, unexpectedly, she appears. If I keep my eyes and heart open, she finds a way to connect with me.
Her presence might show up in the vibrant sight of a red cardinal, a song on the radio that resonates with my soul, or even the kindness of a stranger in the grocery store. Each time I encounter these little signs, I feel her love surrounding me.
Just yesterday, as we prepared for my son’s surgery, I felt an overwhelming need for my mom. She can’t be with me physically anymore, but I brought bits of her along. I wore my lavender sweatshirt, her favorite color, and slipped on her cherished ring before heading to the hospital.
When we entered the hospital room, it was an explosion of red and blue: soccer ball pillowcases, bright surgery shirts. Yet, amidst all the chaos, there lay a pair of lavender surgery pants. The odds of that! Not a matching color, but a gentle lavender, reminiscent of my mother’s love for that hue. I couldn’t help but laugh and share a light-hearted moment with my husband about the unusual color choice. In that moment, I smiled upward and thought, “There you are, Mom! Just as I hoped. Thank you.”
While it didn’t erase my worries or fears about the surgery, it filled me with a sense of hope. It felt like a warm embrace from above, reminding me that, even from a distance, she’s still watching over me.
In those moments when we crave their presence, they are there, guiding us in unexpected ways. We just have to keep our hearts open and pay attention. In the hardest of times, I remind myself that she’s with me, just in a different form. It’s a shift in perspective, a new way to connect.
A mother’s love doesn’t fade with death; it transforms. She was always there for important milestones in my life, so why would that stop now? Those moments when we need them the most are the very times to look around and recognize their ongoing presence, maybe even in the form of a simple pair of lavender pants.
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In summary, even after losing our loved ones, their influence remains in our lives. They find ways to show up just when we need them most, reminding us of their love and support in new and unexpected ways.