HEATHER'S 6TH ANGELVERSARY, FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Details: Created: Thursday, 21 February 2013 11:02; Written by Lucy Kirkby

Here it is February 21st again. Six years since my beautiful Heather completed her journey here on earth and started her new life in Heaven. The pain of missing her doesn't get any better. Truthfully, I hope it never does. The love is eternal.

Today there is rain. Drops of Jupiter, perhaps? Everywhere I go I see the color purple. The sky this morning as the sun came up, not one, but two different women's handbags as they walked past, a friend at work wearing purple because she knows it is my "Heather's Day". Is it coincidence or is it the beautiful spirit of my girl offering comfort in a way that she knows I will recognize? Whatever the reason for me to be surrounded by purple today, I embrace it and appreciate it. I can't wait to see what else the day brings.

To My Heather Girl,

As I sit here writing this, the sun has come out and it appears it will be a beautiful day. Much like the one six years ago. The temperature will be in the upper 70's, just as it was then. I remember having the window open so you could enjoy the warm, fresh air and hear the birds singing outside your window. I spent all day by your side. Talking to you, comforting you, praying with you, trying to let go and at the same time trying to hang on all the while knowing that you were leaving. I will never forget your first breath, and since it had to be, your last breath. I am forever Thankful for the time that God allowed me to have you in my life and to call you mine. I have been truly blessed.

Today, as I do every February 21st, and every June 21st, I wear the color purple. I listen to Drops of Jupiter, and wear a purple bow in your honor. I cherish my memories of you. I am comforted in the knowledge that you are in Heaven with our Lord and our loved ones that have passed on to their new lives in Heaven. I know you were there to greet your Mamaw and Aunt. I am sure that was a special reunion.

Dance my Heavenly Dancer. Feel the love that we all have in our hearts for you. Know that you are missed today and everyday. You were a gift from God that we all cherished and you will forever live on in our hearts and memories.

I LOVE YOU, HEATHER.

Mom