Under branches lit up by the moon
Posing our questions to Owl and Eeyore
As our days disappeared all too soon
But I've wandered much further today than I should
And I can't seem to find my way back to the Wood
So help me if you can
I've got to get back
To the House at Pooh Corner by one
You'd be surprised
There's so much to be done
Count all the bees in the hive
Chase all the clouds from the sky
Back to the days of Christopher Robin and Pooh
This song reminds me of my old computer teacher, Mr. Rollins who recently passed away. He would play it on the guitar and sing it for us. His death really took a toll on me for some reason. He wasn't just a grade school teacher. He was a mentor, a friend, and a great role model. When I heard the news, it sort of felt like a piece of my childhood had disappeared forever. Suddenly, this person who played such a huge role in my life is now just a faint memory. The older I get, the more I realize that nothing's ever promised tomorrow, today. A person can be in your life one minute and gone the next. What's sad is that I never gave a second thought to him after I graduated from 8th grade. It didn't occur to me that my graduation would be the last time I ever saw him again. It's another reminder to tell the people that you love how much you love them because you never know.
My aunt might be dying of breast cancer right now. We're planning to visit her this week. I say "might" because I guess I still haven't come to terms with it just yet. I don't want to say "is." She's another person who means a lot to me... and she was one of my mom's older "sisters" (because she's technically her sister-in-law). She took my mom under her wing when she first moved to America. I know my cousins are squeezing in as much time with her as they can; sacrificing everything to be with her while she's still here. Please continue to keep her in your prayers and to pray for the soul of Mr. Larry Rollins while you're at it.
This brings me back to my relationship with my dad. There are some things about him that drive me crazy but he's my dad. I love him and I hardly ever tell him. He's getting older and it's scary to see your parents age when you're so used to seeing them so strong and independent. They spent their lives taking care of me and soon it'll be my turn to take care of them. For now, why waste time on trying to predict the future or dwelling on the past? We have this gift called the present and I know that I, for one will be spending more of my time letting my dad, my mom, and everyone in my life know that they are loved by me and more importantly, that they are loved by Him.
Speaking of love, my cousins' wedding shower was today. It's the circle of life. My cousin's getting married in October and my nephew Noah Diego is due in December. Life goes on. Every once in a while it's nice to reminisce on your past but it's impossible to relive it. Cherish every single day.
posted by anna liza at 11:45 PM