Today is all about pure, guilt-free joy. Eat lots of candy, smile and laugh a lot, talk to lots of neighbors, kick a pile of leaves, wonder at a pumpkin carving worth of a museum, get a belly ache from too much candy corn, sip hot cider, marvel at how some of the kids can walk in their costumes, count the vampires and the Britneys, make a kid's night by emptying your candy bowl into his bag, savor the smiles.
My dad died five years ago today. The anniversary of his death reminds me that life is short, eat the candy, celebrate the happiness without any guilt. Set aside your worries and enjoy the joy. My dad always wished that he had done more of that. His greatest regret, shared with me on his last lucid day stays with me.
I'm not down today. I'm happy that this day is pure kid enjoyment from top to bottom. Dad would like it that way.
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I was thinking of you yesterday. I'm glad you made the most out of the day. The sadness is ALWAYS there but it's not the day it's the time. His time and you have taken back that day :) I'm proud of you girl!!
ReplyDeletePeace and love!!