As I was reading yet another book on grief/afterlife/near death experiences/etc in my search for solace, I came across this poem that spoke to my soul. I am going to write it below just as it is written by its original author, Sandy Goodman, only changing the name in the title. Chelsea’s Gift When you […]
It seems impossible that it’s been two years since I’ve gotten to touch you, smell you, laugh with you or experience your physical presence. Two years ago, I felt like I was sinking in quicksand, unable to pull myself out no matter how hard I tried. Over the past two years, I still have those […]
In the twilight coloring of the approaching night… On the rise of a park side tree she kneels in the light… A mother left alone with just a memorial… And a memory and a love and pictorial… Arranged with care at the base of this tree… …her Chelsea.
Well, I just made it through my second Mother’s Day without your physical presence. I had been dreading this day as I knew it would heighten my awareness of your absence. No, that’s not right, my awareness is always heightened. I guess, it’s just one of those holidays that you figure you will get to […]
Chelsea, It’s been one year, 365 days, 8,760 hours, 525,600 minutes since we spoke. There have been so many moments in this short year that you were not here in the flesh to share with us. You have been gone for such a short time, yet it seems like you have been gone forever. Even […]
Chels, Let’s just start with the obvious reason I am writing; it has been a year since I have gotten to see you. I would say talk to you to but I feel as though our communication is just different now. Granted, I prefer to hangout and talk in the flesh but things don’t always […]
Your 24th was one for the books. Whenever I am spacing out or just about to slip into sleep, I imagine those graceful, floating lanterns swirling down the Arkansas with the huge, blood red moon reflecting on the water. I just want to run that scene on repeat in my head somedays. Its kinda similar to […]
Chelsea – you are my sunshine, my incredibly beautiful bright light! Shining bright like the sun, your vast beams of personality radiated and left its imprint on my heart. You are like the colors of the sunset, the beautiful vibrant shades of orange I see when I look at the horizon. And, like the sunset, […]
Insanity at it’s finest. Fire starter, Riot maker, Moon stricken, Animal need, Bad seed, Untamable beast. Tech N9ne “The Beast” Josh shared these lyrics at your service today. He said you used to recite them before each soccer game to get pumped up. You were a beast, babe. A beautiful, wild child who made no […]
My Favorite Memories – by Betsy Whitmarsh, a memorial of Chelsea Rose Murphy I found god in myself and I loved her, I loved her fiercely. – Ntozaje Shange This poem has always made me think of you, Chelsea. I’ve never known anyone as outwardly self-assured as you. I’ve always marveled at your confidence. You […]