The Rain and the Rest of the Story

Today has been a full circle of life.
This morning I relaxed while enjoying the miracle of rain. I shared this with you, now for the rest of the story......

This afternoon, I attended distribution of the ashes of one life.

He was a member of our family. He was a vietnam vet who never got over that experience. He fought those demons for over 40 years however the nightmares continued up to his massive heartattack. He tried to join back in but couldn't quite fit in.

He couldn't fit into the world and that is how he left it. Alone on his front porch....quickly....no warning......in the blink of any eye.

He is a reminder that the boys, who go to stand for and protect all americans, pay a very high price. Let's never doubt that!

He had specificly asked to be given back to the mountains. He has been.....

The mountain creeks flow so clearly, so beautifully, so peacefully. The trees are green giants that quietly cover the flowing waters. The various creekbed plants provide cushion to the wildelife that drink from the creek waters.

So it was the green giants, the creek side plants, the wildlife and a few humans that showed respect to this lost soul that is finally at peace. At peace, in the flowing creek waters that flow from the mountaintops. Waters that contain rain from this morning's storm.

I am glad I stopped to smell the rain!

BW rest in peace! What a beautiful sunset you are enjoying!