“Growth, Resilience and Survival”

We all have scars. Some a lot more than others. Some are physical and some are emotional. You don’t get to be old without getting lots of emotional scars. They are part of life. They are proof that you have lived a full life. A life with love and heartache, great happiness and great disappointment, dreams fulfilled and dreams crushed, friendships kept and friendships lost. Your words can be the splints, casts, band aids, ointments and wisdom that can help your grandchildren heal from their own scars. Be proud of your scars. There are stories and lessons in every one that have cut a reminder in your life.

I got this one here when I lost a friend of 25 years. He was one of my closest friends. We had done so much together and shared so many happy memories. And then, with no explanation he just refused to have anything to do with me. That one cut deep. I tried several times to reach out and find out why, but all attempts were ignored. I hurt for a very long time. It was a deep scar. But now, I have learned that it foolish to chase a relationship the other person does not want. This scar reminds me daily to cherish those people that do want me in their lives.

Write a letter to your grandchildren and tell them about your scars. Tell the stories and tell them the lessons. Explain your scars.