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Forever Alive

Recently, while watching the local news, I saw a clip about women who were battling cancer in the North Dallas area.  Of course that grabbed my attention.  Anyone who has any sort of battle, I am pulled towards. I find people who go through the hardships of life so inspirational...those are the people who should run the world...they know a thing or two about struggle, sacrifice, perseverance...survival...and most of all, love!  There was one particular woman on the show that made my heart full of so many emotions.  She had been declared "cancer-free" at one point, then the next thing she knew her doctor was telling her to spend as much time as she could with her daughter (who was a very young girl, maybe 11).  This shattered my heart into a million pieces.  My heart bled for her, her husband, her innocent child.  To know this and still be able to smile and try to create beautiful, everlasting moments for your family...she is truly a hero.

For all of those that have ever lost anyone, especially at a young age - a child, a parent, a sibling, etc,...my heart doesn't understand that pain...and I hope I never have to know it.  But know this, I find so much strength and wisdom in your pain.  I can't explain it...but you are the voice, the power, the continuance of life after death.  You are proof of something more in this world.  You show that love doesn't stop at death, it continues forever more.  I commend you for your strength.  If you are the one losing your life...or the one being left behind...you have more courage in a single hair than some of us have in our whole body.  My heart goes out to all of you who are suffering.  

May Grace be all over you.  I pray you feel God's arms all around you, now and forever.  

I was inspired to write this...

As I travel down this winding road, full of dirt and debris, I know for me, my love, there is no outlet.  
You can walk with me until the light shines, but when it does, my sweets, it is my time - my light.  
For then I must go...for my life continues elsewhere.

In time, it will be hard for you to remember my face and sound of my voice - but do not fear - I live in a place where I am never forgotten...your heart.
Search your memories - find my laughter, my lessons, my faults, my life - then you shall find me.

My soul is alive - beyond the great sky, bright and shining sun, past the big open spaces - I'm alive here - as well as in your every breath and beating heart.  I shall stay in these places and wait until your road ends and your light shines for you.

Fear not, for I am never alone here - so do not worry your beautiful head for me - go and make your life full of many colorful memories.  
Get your hands dirty, your feet wet, travel off the well beaten path, live fully with no regrets, never miss a moment or opportunity, allow the sun to warm your back and the moon to light your face.
In all of this, I will be there - in your heart...and in my heaven.




God Bless, 

DeLana 


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