Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Dear Vazquez Family,
When my mother dies there was not really anything that anyone could say or do to make things better. There were a few things that I read that helped and I will share them with you. The first is a quote from Albert Einstein "Our death is not an end if we can live on in our children and the younger generation. For they are us. Our bodies are only wilted leaves on the tree of life". I think that is a beautiful saying, and I know that you will see Genaro in yourselves and for future generations. I see my mother in my myself, and my neice and nephew and it makes me realize that she is never really gone. The next thing I read was on the cards at my mothers wake. It is an Indian Prayer and it really makes you think about things.
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.
I know that there is nothing I can say or do to make you feel better at this time. I just hope that thse words help, even if just a little. I love you all and hope to see you soon.
