May 21. A momentous day. A day worth noting. Remarking. Celebrating.
A day like any other day, except, this day was 'the day'. Nine years ago today, at 9:14 am. This is the day it all ended and began again. This is the moment that changed, everything. Forever. This is the time when for one moment, time stopped.
And began...
...again.
and between the stopping and the beginning, in between the moments of time passing on, everything changed. Everything shifted.
In between the stopping and the beginning, the past began to unravel. The future began to turn. In a new direction. A different way. Another path.
It was on this morning, nine years ago today, that two police officers walked in and arrested the man who promised to love me, to never hurt me and then who set about hurting me in ways I never could imagine.
It was on this morning, nine years ago today, that life began again filled with the promise of all that I could be when I gave up believing that his abuse was all that I deserved.
I am blessed.
Nine years ago today at 9:14 am I received the miracle of my life.
Nine years ago today I was set free from his abuse. Free to live this one wild and precious life fully alive in the rapture of now.
Nine years ago today, I got my life back and life has never been the same.
I am remembering today. Not the bad times. The pain and sorrow.
No. I am remembering the joy, the freedom, the love I have experienced since that moment at 9:14 am when time stopped...
... and my life began again.
I am grateful.
I am blessed.
I am in Love.
Namaste.
I am tempted to respond with
ReplyDelete"Happy Birthday" or at least "Happy Re-birthday"! A moment so etched in your heart and mind, and yet rather than focusing on all that went before it, you are able to celebrate all that has come after. You teach me new approaches to life everyday, not only by what you write here, but by how you live your life. Thank You! Namaste.
What a gift that was and continues to be.
ReplyDelete...and we are blessed that 9 years ago today at 9.14am life changed, shifted, stopped and that you are where you are today and living life as you are meant to.
ReplyDeleteHappy days my friend
Thanks Josie -- it is sort of a 'Happy Re-birthday'! Love that! And love that you connect. Cheers,
ReplyDeleteThank you Susan. I continue to treasure this gift of life with every breath.
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful gift Fi to be able to live life with such joy todday! Hugs
ReplyDeletehonestly, i think this deserves cake.
ReplyDeleteI like cake :)
ReplyDeleteyour story speaks
ReplyDeleteand speaks still
...scattering sparks of life
and living-ness
into the universe,
carrying hope and freedom
and restoration
into spaces you'll never see or know
until you look back from
an eternal perspective.
A dandelion effect, indeed:)
I'm standing up and cheering
on the inside,
jumping up and down and waving
my hands in the air
for the brave beautiful woman
you are:):):)
love and bravo,
Jennifer
The visual impact of your words
ReplyDeletelovely Jennifer
leaves me shimmering
in joy
and gratitude.
Thank you!
Elgie
ReplyDeleteremembering how bleak, dark and cold the despair felt serves as a yardstick, not only for ourselves, but to show to others, because it is about saviing lives
first, our own
second, untold others who hear our stories, relate to our transformation/death avoidance as something they can do too
third, those who learn from us can help others
I am happy to congratulate you on the anniversary of breaking death's grip on you . . .
we shine so much brighter when we are out of the darkness,
Mark
Thank you Mark.
ReplyDeleteYour words are beautiful and resonate deeply.
Blessings -- and so glad you're enjoying your grandchild with such open-heartedness!
Louise...I am reassured to know that nine years ago the Universe acted for you and for all who are blessed to know you by sending 'Peace Officers' to bring your sweet soul into Peace. In honour of this gift I will watch for and celebrate all the ways 'Peace Angels' show up in the world today. Acts of Peace everywhere! Blessings...Kerry
ReplyDeleteThank you lovely Kerry! Lol- though it does confuse my peace of mind wondering how your comment came under my name! I love a good mystery. Hugs and looking forward to a peace builder explosion tonight!
ReplyDeleteI'm happy for you Louise, really happy because I know abuse and I know how bad it can be. Much love <3
ReplyDeleteOh Louise, light is your way isn't it! I am blessed to have found you, your story and your blog.
ReplyDeleteI am creating space for the Rhythm of JOY today, Thank you, thank you, thank you.... Judy
A time to be reborn, again and again. There is always hope.
ReplyDeleteBlessings on your celebration of life, and joy.
Happy May 21st 9:14am!
ReplyDeleteMight be a couple of days late but the sentiment remains the same.
I have my own 'day' 18th July 2005 still not figured out what it means to be given another shot at things but maybe one day...
Hope you had cake on Monday! :-D
Take care
Thank you Nikky -- together, we can create a world of love and healing and peace.
ReplyDeleteHugs
thank you Judy! I too am grateful to have encountered you on my journey. You add such beautiful, soul-resplendent music in the key of LIFE!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ruth! I love the poetry of your words. Always.
ReplyDeleteHi Louise
ReplyDeleteWhat I can say ...you are a melodious bird ..I ever seen ...you made your pain n sorrow as your strengths to fight out these absurd things ..and come victorious ..Abuse of any kind is not tolerable ...we r all born to be loved ...those who choose otherwise pays the price.
Nice read ..n happy for you :)
thank you Vivek! It is lovely to see you and to 'hear' your words of encouragement and hope and happiness.
ReplyDeleteHugs
I'm so glad you can remember that moment and celebrate how far down the road you are now. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThank you Annabelle! I appreciate your dropping by and your words. :)
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