Today marks the 11th year since Elyce transitioned. Since yesterday, this song was on my mind, as I was finding myself singing it. Elyce and I would always sing You Are My Sunshine song to each other. This was so random, but I find that there’s always meaning behind things that pop into your head and heart. I do find myself forgetting little things Elyce and I would do. I’m grateful when these show up 🙏🏼
🎶You are my sunshine, my only sunshine You make me happy when skies are grey
You'll never know dear, how much I love you Please don’t take my sunshine away 🎶
Elyce was my Sunshine and when she left, that part of me died as well. I’ve worked really hard to open up my heart and find sunshine in my life and although it’s been hard at times, I have been able to find the sunshine in many areas. As long as I am living in the moment, they are still there.
Places I find my Sunshine:
- Whenever I find feathers 🪶. It’s been a sign from Elyce since she transitioned. The other day I was playing Pickleball and as soon as the opponent served, a feather comes rolling across to my feet. I stopped play to pick it up. My opponents thought I was being high maintenance or was a weirdo lol. I went on to explain the meaning of the feather, which made them smile and tell me to keep the feather
- People remembering stories of Elyce and sharing them with me
- Learning how Elyce continues to impact my friends and family
- Memories of Elyce
- Seeing a good sunset
- Being out in nature on a good walk or hike
- The beach - the feeling of sand touching my feet and grounding me
- Playing Pickleball
- Playing Tennis
- Spending Time with friends, both new and old, and building relationships
- Helping others - specifically elders and special needs
- Seeing a Down Syndrome child - gives me an instant smile because it reminds me of you
- Laughter - especially when I can laugh at myself
- Doggies
- Stephanie & Noe doing well and being happy
- Family - even though I don’t see them as often as I would like
- Making a difference, whether at work or in my personal life
- Music
Today, I can give thanks and be grateful for Elyce showing me how to love 💕. She was the purest of love, along with some spice!
Thank you my baby girl. Mommy loves you to infinity 💗💗
