Today,
September 14, 2014 -
it's
already five years ago since Pipke passed away.
Since
then, each time as the date September the 14th gets closer, I go
through a very emotional period, and I get overwhelmed by grief.
If
you know me already a little, then you will have noticed that I have
apologized myself already a few times for being rather sensitive and
emotional.
Well
- now I know that I have to change this attitude because I've learned
a lot about emotions.
Some
time ago I discovered this following quote, and I'm going to use this
as guidance.
I'm
going to keep this in mind.
'Never
apologize for being Sensitive or Emotional...
It's
a sign that you have a Big Heart... and that you aren't afraid to let
others see it.
Showing
your Emotions is a sign of Strength...'
No,
I will let my emotions go their own free rein today.
*******
'Five
whole years' already since she's gone!
I
just cannot believe that it can be that long ago. Never thought that
missing her would be so tough.
I
know - for the world she just might have been a silly duck, but to
me, she meant the world.
Missing
Pipke still brings tears to my eyes, but remembering all the good
times can bring a smile on my face!
Therefore
I prefer to remember the good times.
As
a tribute to her I want to share these images with you.
Fulfilled
with gratitude that she came into my life,
I'm
watching now these images. 
^
At
dawn, when leaving her pen, well rested and cheerful,
ready
to start a new day.
^
After
*smooching in the laundry room (*our daily morning ritual)
ready
to inspect the flowers for bugs.
Be
sure she took her task as inspector pest controller very serious.
Not
one bug could escape her eye!
^
Time to assist the gardener with weeding.
Time to assist the gardener with weeding.
^
After
all that work enjoying a good wash in her pond.
^
Now
- time to take a nap on her favorite spot -
under
the easy chair.
^
Around
sunset, for darkness falls.
Before
going to bed - searching for some bugs in
our
garden - Pipke's little world - the place I had to leave behind.
For
me this was heaven on earth.
My
heart aches!
My
little one,
You
will live on in my heart
my
little friend so true,
and
memories of you will fill my mind
until
I go to you
Your
Oma
Pipke
May
25, 1995 – September 14, 2009
*Watch:
Pipke's life story in a nutshell on YouTube.
