For today’s blog on work-life balance, I had prepped another message from Fiji – a “happy December” video wish.
I promise to load it up by next week as I want to give priority to this message:
My mom’s brother passed away this past Tuesday and on Thanksgiving day his ashes were brought to the family plot.
On Monday evening my uncle told my aunt “let’s go for a walk” and surprised her with a Christmas present: they ordered the stove she had wanted for a long time.
That same night my aunt’s sister was visiting and my uncle said to them ”I’ll sleep on the couch so you ladies can stay up chatting and catching up”. Tuesday morning, when my aunt went to wake him up with a morning coffee, she realized he had passed away in his sleep.
On Thanksgiving day, the store called - they were ready to deliver the stove.
My aunt wanted to cancel the order, but my mom managed to convince her to keep that loving present, and when she shared the story with me I could not help but think of what a kind and great provider my uncle was in his life and beyond… and how every meal that will be cooked on that stove will have an even deeper sweet memory now…
The question I am left pondering is who are the people around us who are providing a sense of balance in our lives and deepen the quality of our lives just by their simple presence, whether it’s a friend sending a sweet text from far away or a loved one sharing hug when they come home…
With Grace And Passion,
Pina
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