Everyone needs a seal

Today was a day of mixed emotions so it called for some alone time with my Nonna. Sadly, I can’t just go to her and rest my head on her shoulders just to feel the comfort being with her gives or hold her and have her just look at me and ease my mind. She is not physically here with us any more but her spirit is all around. I went to visit her today at the cemetery. I know it’s not the same and a lot of people say there’s no point because it is no longer her but it’s not about that. It’s a comfort knowing that you can be with her at her last place and know that something extremely wonderful took place. Her soul was lifted and now she lives within us. I know that she is not there but her name is there. Her picture is there and the prayers and comfort that visiting her brings is there. At least that’s how I see it. I just sat there and looked up at her photo and along side of her was my Nonno. Both looking down at me as I took them in. Sometimes things, days or just a song can make your day a little crummy or just take you to a place you worked so hard to get away from. You find all the positive that surrounds you and all the love that fills your heart and hold on to that but every once and again something slips in. This is what brings me to the cemetery. A little extra love and ease coming from a woman that loved so much helps me find that seal to close that gap. I hope everyone has that seal.Ā 

4 thoughts on “Everyone needs a seal

  1. Joanne battista says:

    Awe my sister, love reading your little stories. This one made me sad and happy at the same time. We miss them very much.

    Love u:)

  2. Cecilia Cataldo says:

    I too love to visit my parents from time to time …. And yes I find comfort every time ….in the silence, stillness …. I feel them very close ,like ….. I’m holding a string that still connects us . Indeed they are in all of us ….you can see it and feel it when we surprise ouself doing wath they use to do in the same mannerism …. It’s pieces that are in all of us … We are made of them.. And I love it!

  3. Cecilia Cataldo says:

    Francesca you have a gift! You write so well … You … Inspire me šŸ˜‰ love you!
    Aunt Cheech;)

  4. Francesca says:

    Thank you for your over pouring love and kindness. I’m happy to know that my writings can bring such emotions to those who read it. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings with me.

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