Meditative Moment

This is a week of meditative moments - because I am trying to make it that and because it will be Sumner's birthday tomorrow. Her second birthday not on this plane. She would have been 25, a milestone for sure. I am trying to live in the now and take the beautiful moments of yesterday with me, knowing that now is what matters the most. This second year without her has been, in many ways, the most difficult. The reality sinking in. Tomorrow will be filled with friends of hers and mine, in person and in messages. We will remember the wonderful spirit she was(is) and hold her close.

This picture was taken from the top of a hill in our little town about 3 miles from our house. She loved this little place though she also loved the bright lights and flashy sights of the city. This was her home and here she gained the strength to go forth on many occasions.