The funny thing about fate is how wonderful things can turn out when we leave fear where it belongs and embrace the unknown, then make our choices along the way. Though this may be a struggle for some at first, I've found this method to be very effective while trying to manifest the life you really want.
With many lessons and life-altering experiences behind me, the most significant ones had yet to embrace my mind, heart and spirit...until now. Unfortunately this has to do with loss.
My family took a huge hit on June 4th, 2012. My Father-In-Law passed away after a 2 year battle with Mesothelioma, a form of Lung Cancer caused by Asbestos. He was 66 years old, survived by his wife of 42 years, 4 children and 5 grandchildren.
I blogged my feelings of gratitude toward him and posted it on July 4th, 2010, just a couple of months after the diagnosis. I wasn't thinking about it at the time, but that entry was a foreshadowing of events to come. Since I was going through my own process of eliminating issues, I wasn't focusing on the void I'd be experiencing 2 years later. The entry is called "The Joy of Manifesting Life- Letting Go" for those of you interested.
This man's influence changed me. I wouldn't have been a part of a real and strong family unit, aside from the one I created with my husband, if not for his acceptance of me and my unorthodox ways. Tom carried high standards, as do I and it was wonderful to have a father figure in my life who supported, loved and respected me as I deserved. He made me believe in the good in fathers again. My husband is so much like him and I know I'll never have to worry that my son and stepdaughters will go through the pain I endured with my biological father.
Though short, I'm grateful for the time with Tom and the experiences I had with him presiding as the Patriarch of this family. You cannot put a price tag on something this precious and for me it's been one of the most significant relationships of my life. The only thing I'm not grateful for (and I'm working on this) is the limited time I have to enjoy the simple things life has to offer. This Divine Event is challenging me to focus on what I have gained, not what I have lost.
It's amazing to me how we can get so off track with regards to our priorities. We tend to forget about the blessings staring us in the face every day, especially when some insignificant person or situation creates unnecessary drama. Sometimes the fight is worth it, but more often than not, it isn't. I've done an amazing job with not allowing drama to take over my life and keeping the people who don't match my vibe out of my inner circle.
With an empty space available in my energy, I'm filling it with my very close friends and family. I will keep the promises I made to Tom and myself, one day at a time. To believe again is priceless and I will hold on to that gift every single day, for the rest of my life.
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