fragility

My favorite tree, my alter, my grounding spot in the woods. Today, a candle is lit for Hope.

My community lost a friend.  She lived life fully in her 40 years, upon this earth.  Hearing about her passing shook my heart and left me in shock. How could this happen?!

This past weekend has been one of perspective.  When someone young unexpectedly passes you start thinking and questioning everything.  What are my values? What is truly important? How do I really want to be spending every moment of this one precious life?! What if that had been me? What would this mean for our family?

She also has two young boys, and an amazing husband, She was healthy, vibrant, a yoga teacher and lover of life.  She had so many moments that mirrored my own life.   When I told my William that one of his buddies Mommy died, he asked “So he can never give her another hug?” No.

I sat there sobbing as tears rolled down my cheeks, reflecting on the fragility of life. I grieved for every moment I have not snuggled my boys a little longer, and every day I have woken to kiss my husband deeper. 

Reach out. Reach out to the friends and family who mean the world.  Because one night, you are texting them about a change in plans and the next- they are pure memory. Make the call. Now.

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Love deeper.

Forgive more.

and

Be present always.

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This Week’s A Door Within:

• How do I want to spend this one, precious, fragile life?

In Memory of Hope,

♥Ashley 

Hope Blueberry

April 15, 1985 - October 11, 2025