Always Remember This

[smokingboot]

Chums of this journal will mostly be aware that I have a family member who suffers from serious mental illness, and has done so for well over 30 years. Sometimes it's funny, mostly it's tragic and a bit exasperating. I just received a letter from her, and because I am dreadful for losing things, especially important things, I am copying here words from her letter that I never want to forget. Just in case.


'I am 71 years of age...Debbie, at this age we are fully aware of everything, of the chances lost, or how life should have been, my wish for you is that you do not leave to pass anything that can be good for your interests, or nice, or good for you, chances rarely present themselves twice, be happy and look after yourself.'

Thank you Mum. I do love you X

Comments

[abutterflygirl.livejournal.com]

I really don't know what my take on it is. I think I need to believe they help in some way to avoid total despair. As you probably know, for me, that would be disasterous. But I do know what you mean, sometimes it seems they are of no help and have only lead to pain and distress. Perhaps a whack might sort them out!

In darkness look for stars, they're there somewhere :-)

As for words, they are just that, words. It's the sentiments behind them that speak volumes xx