WYG Day 18 A Blessing

 WYG Day 18

 A Blessing

For Arlo

First the sort of bad news. May you know that this place you are in, this strange place that might feel like a nightmare is, really, as bad as it feels. I am not saying this to make you feel worse; not sure that’s a thing or a place that exists. 

I say sort of bad news because this is a bad bad thing that happened. There is absolutely nothing I can say or do, or that anyone can say or do, that will make this less bad.

But there is still love here for you, in this strange new world you exist in.

The love that your mother, father and sister have for you is still here. It’s all around you. And I know it’s hard to believe that, or understand how it’s possible. But you don’t need to understand it. Because there is no understanding where you are. There is, however, love to hold you in this strange place, to give you some comfort.

May you remember all the good times you had with your mother, father and sister. May those memories comfort you when you need it.

And when it feels like there is no comfort to be had, may you feel  what you are feeling. Just be in the moment with your grief. Cry if you need to. Reach out for someone if you need them. If you need to be alone, know that is okay too.

May you know that there people out here for you. We might not understand what is going on for you in this strange new land, but we see you and we honor you.

You have seen and experienced things that no one should, let alone someone so young. But you have seen and experienced these things. And we see you and we honor you.

May you someday be able to dwell with your grief.

You are loved, Arlo. You are loved.