After losing my mother about 2 years ago. I swear my life has been at some what of a standstill since then. I am still functioning from day to day, but it is purely by memory of routine. I often feel like I am in a bubble that I can’t manage to pop. This catastrophic event has changed me in such a tremendous way. Even though I try to smile, laugh or even socialize; I am truly disconnected.
As days turned into months we began going through her personal effects. This was a simple but tedious task. There were books, papers, pictures and clothes. We pretty much sorted through everything and when we were done we placed the remaining items into a box. A box! Her 64 years on this earth was now in a plain cardboard box. When you consider all the things that a person has accomplishes in their lifetime; it is unbelievable to look over at a box and acknowledge the fact that this is what remains of person.
As time went on; the box was placed in a corner of my living room. It collected dust and a few additional items here and there. And then I started to “think outside the box.” She was so much more than these material possessions! She migrated here from Honduras. She was a hard worker. She eventually married and had 6 beautiful children! Of those children she had 16 grand children and 1 great grandchild. We are her legacy. We are the good seeds she has sewn into this universe. We are her greatest creations. We are surely not limited to a box. We, by God’s grace, will continue to expand and grow in love, honor and light. Right now my guess is that she is lingering around each and every one of us. We are carrying all her hard work and accomplishments into fruition. Her spiritual box was indeed much bigger, stronger and more heavy then that cardboard box could ever be.
“Prayer Suggestion”
Honorable Most High God! We thank You for this moment. Thank You for the ability to grow and expand as a people! Thank You for our ancestors, family and legacy that was here before us. Remind us of our blessings, value and the importance of reciprocity. Please, continue to guide our steps, words and actions. We give You all the praise and glory. Amen!