Sailing….
Well, you may be wondering if this is my little weekend vessel…no sah…..actually, I took this picture when I was in Grenada two years ago. The boat was pretty far out, but on account of the 10X zoom on the Olympus, I could ‘rope it een’.
What actually stimulated me to write this post? It is a bit of a longish story, but ‘low me nuh.
Well, I went to bed at about 10:30 PM last night. Being on call I did not venture out on street in search of a Friday night lime. So, after having dinner and loafing on the computer for a bit, I went to watch the televison for a while with a VX and some honey roasted cashews! Eventually, slumber got a hold of me and I was out. Got up early at about 7:20 this morning. Place is quiet and peaceful, and also quite cool. Daddy pulled out early as he is going to a seminar.
While having my tea and breakfast I was reading Seven’s more recent posts over at the Tower and I started to think and add my own thoughts to her comment box.
I think the feelings that people who have experienced loss of a loved one go through are similar. Seven, I know how you feel, just dwell on the pleasant memories of Sixty five…they will help to take you through each day and give you guidance, just as he did while he was here in the flesh. For me, I try not to remember Mummy’s illness…(not so easy sometimes), but I think of the good years she spent with us, Mothering…or just being the sweet person she was.
Yep, I’m in one o dem deep thought moods, but I am not sad. The house became a bit too quiet, so I tuned the stereo on the patio to 99.1 FM…they play decent soft music…no loud dancehall or soca…..no need for that right now. Suddenly they played a song which I have always liked and in fact had bought the ‘45 years back when it was released…..’Sailing’ by Christopher Cross. I turned the stereo up and listened to it and it made me think and smile. …….”Sailing takes me away to where…..soon I will be free!”
I thought to myself, I wonder if people who are very ill and dying feel this way? If they hear something akin to this song calling them? Perhaps the voice of God.
As I have always said, as much as we as doctors can do to attempt to preserve life, there comes a time when we have to let go and let God. When someone’s number is called, we simply can’t keep them here….and, although it is a sad and difficult thing for us to accept…..there is a certain beauty to passing from this life to the next….Soon I will be free.
So, I will end this post with words of encouragement to those who have lost loved ones recently, or even long ago. Your friend or family member is free….sailing! Have a good Saturday.
Addendum….Hear them playing Christmas carols there, “Oh holy night!”…can you believe it?
October 30th, 2004 at 1:14 pm Good post! Christmas carols already?
October 30th, 2004 at 3:42 pm Really good words Doc, I think I needed to hear them today, especially since I was thinking about my grandmother for the past few days. The woman was like my mother and I miss her so much, but I know she’s gone to a better place. Thank you. {dog}
October 30th, 2004 at 3:55 pm Am here thinking about my grandmother too especially as All Souls day is coming up.Every day I think about her and hope she is smiling more than frowning as she looks down on me.
October 30th, 2004 at 6:46 pm Hi Kami, welcome. I just visted your site. Yet another Caribbean blogger…this time from St. Vincent and the Grenadines!
November 1st, 2004 at 8:19 am Good mornning Dr. D. Yes-sorry-guilty of not blogging on weekends. Good post. It validates what I beleive in and that’s living in the present. Never taking the time we have here on earth for granted. One short true story. One day I was sitting around shooting the breeze with a good friend and his cousin. The subject was life in general,where are were and the plans we had for our futures. Ritchie, the visiting cousin from England became thoughtful and reflective. He said that his dearly departed wife to whom he was married to for over twenty five years, together they made so many plans for their future. Theirs was a happy marriage. Although he’s been dating another lady for six years-the love he still has for his wife was undeniable. I guess true love is forever. There was love in his eyes and I felt his pain-as he turned to us and said-there’s nothing wrong with making plans and having goals, but don’t forget to live each day in the present. I can’t bring my wife back and I can’t turn back the hands of time. So as long as there is a tomorrow-I’m very grateful for another opportunity to live.
November 1st, 2004 at 7:01 pm True words Sunshine.