by Yvette Depaepe
Published the 1^st of November 2024

 'Memories of the past' by Anna Miziolek

These are the days when we celebrate family and friends who have passed away. We light candles and visit cemeteries to remember deceased loved ones who embodied love, kindness and faith in their own quiet way. Days to reflect on how we too can carry on their legacy of compassion, courage and service.

Memories of those who are no longer with us are some of the most precious and often the most tender.
They become like faded photographs - fragile but vivid, offering glimpses of who they were and the impact they made on our lives. These memories hold the essence of loved ones, preserving their voices, laughter and warmth in a way that makes them feel close, even in their absence.

Sometimes memories come rushing back in the form of small, unexpected reminders: a familiar scent, an old song, or a place that once held a shared experience. They can be both comforting and painful, balancing the joy of remembering with the pain of loss. But even in grief, remembering can feel like a kind of reunion, a way of keeping a part of them and the lightness of their legacy alive within us.

In our grief we also find gratitude - for the time we shared, the lessons they taught us and the love that still binds us. This gratitude becomes a way of celebrating their lives and ensuring that they are never truly forgotten.

That's how they stay with us, woven into the fabric of our daily lives, silently guiding us as we move forward.

May their memories be a blessing and may we live in a way that honours them.

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