Today was an important day. Jon's remains were finally laid to rest at our mother's grave in Beverly, as a symbol of his return to the place of peace and comfort from where he came almost exactly 40 years ago. Jon was separated from his mother far too early - the effects of which I think he felt deeply for the rest of his life - but now they can never be separated again. As much sadness as it raises, I think it also brings with it some comfort. I felt more than ever today that Jon really is at peace - a feeling that he could not manage to find in this world. The warm sun and glowing leaves were a beautiful backdrop as we laid him to rest in such a special place. I miss him more than words can say and remain both devastated and confused by his death, but I think he found the comfort he desperately sought. May you forever rest in peace, my little brother. Sunday, October 21, 2012
At Peace
Today was an important day. Jon's remains were finally laid to rest at our mother's grave in Beverly, as a symbol of his return to the place of peace and comfort from where he came almost exactly 40 years ago. Jon was separated from his mother far too early - the effects of which I think he felt deeply for the rest of his life - but now they can never be separated again. As much sadness as it raises, I think it also brings with it some comfort. I felt more than ever today that Jon really is at peace - a feeling that he could not manage to find in this world. The warm sun and glowing leaves were a beautiful backdrop as we laid him to rest in such a special place. I miss him more than words can say and remain both devastated and confused by his death, but I think he found the comfort he desperately sought. May you forever rest in peace, my little brother. 
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Have a peaceful day jen. Jon does live in on in many hearts and minds.
ReplyDeleteJen, your mom is a beauty. Your resemblance to her is striking. Seeing that little man in the picture – distinctly Gurrie even as a toddler… I don’t even know what to write.
ReplyDeleteThe little dude in this photo didn’t know pain, and longing and heartache. I wish he was here. I really want nothing more than for him to be here.
Today would have been Jon's 40th birthday. I miss him so much.
ReplyDeleteThinking about you today, Hope you're doing ok!!
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