Certain Spirits are too bright to contain

If Love is everything, love is pain

Certain spirits are too bright to contain ~  The East Pointers, Wintergreen

We scattered Andrew's ashes last night and it was beautiful, heartbreaking and at the same time cathartic.  We drove to Brackley and the weather was perfect.  A little chilly, but no rain and no one else on the beach.  Vicki stood back and observed in the same way that I do.  Dan took off his shoes and walked in the water in the same way Cheryl did.  The beach was empty and the sky was clear.  It felt like as much closure as I will ever get.  We picked up Chinese food and laughed and moved forward in our own confusing lives.  

As the kids left, I experienced my first-ever migraine which lasted for a couple of hours.  When I finally came around, the Northern Lights were shining above PEI.  The picture above was posted on facebook from Brackley Beach where only a mere 5 hours earlier we scattered Andrew's ashes.  My love was painful and his spirit was too bright to contain.  

I found out later that last night was the strongest Aurora Borealis since 1932, covering most of Canada.  Certain spirits are too bright to be contained, indeed.

I keep saying the universe looks out for me.  Thanks U!

Rest Easy, My Son

As the water licks the sand
I relax
As the salt air fills my lungs
I feel calm
As my feet plunge deep in the sand
I am home

You are now at home, too
Endless water, limitless sky, forever sand
Your memory will remain
where we walk and smile
And dance and sing