The lasting gift any loved one gives us is their presence in our heart. The memories and the very spirit of that person live on in us, and in the things we cherish and do, long after the person is no longer physically here. That is something no one can ever take away from us.

We can acknowledge that our loved one will always be with us, that during times when we are severely tested, when we are feeling weak or particularly vulnerable, we can remember that our loved one is with us in in ways that are not visible. This presents can be a source of comfort or sustenance, of strength or beauty. It is up to us to dedicate ourselves to intergrating that loving spirit into our ongoing lives.

I will feel sustained knowing that my loved one is with me now and will be present always in my heart. For that presence I will be thankful.

Tell me about your loved one so we can share a memory.