Jackie Lagomarsino's Story
While I have never personally used their services I have known people who have. Its helped them through one of the toughest times in their lives. I personally lost my dad when I was only 5 years old. I did not start my grieving process until much later in life, when I became a parent and not on realized what I missed but what my Dad missed - that is just plain sad. I have also lost my grandparents, my Auntie, and most recently my mother-in-law - who always was a great inspiration to me and I miss her daily. My brother-in-law passed away way to early in his life, and his absence has left a very big gap in our family. Not a day goes by that I don't think of one or all of these people. I walk for them, they have all been such an important part of my journey.
During my grieving process i used to go outside in the back yard and look up into the stars. One was always shinning just a little brighter than all the rest. For me - it was my Dad. I was find comfort knowing he was always there and I was able to see it by looking up. I told my mother-in-law this story and below is the poem she wrote me. It still hangs on my wall next to my bed. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
My Twinkling Star
O twinkling star up above,
How beautiful you are tonight,
I think of you, look at you, and everything seems all right.
Your light is bright and wondrous, it twinkles through and through
And when I smile and look up-
I think that you are smiling too.
To me, you can be what ever I wanted you to be.
When I look up I know you are looking down at me.
Tonight I have a wonderful feeling,
As we just talk.
My children are beside me, as I take my little walk.
The feeling that I have tonight
Is the warmest I've ever had.
And you know, I finally figured it out…
It’s because I’m talking to my Dad.
You've missed out- in a way, all my growing up years.
But I've always known you’ve been beside me,
To help me with my fears.
I walk along this path of life,
And just go day by day from the bottom of my heart I can say…
O twinkling star above,this is the warmest feeling I've had.
I've said this before- and I now know why.
It’s just because… I’m talking to my dad.
