Preparing Myself

photo © 2006 Shirl | more info (via: Wylio)When we initially lost Erica suddenly, I was in a state of shock.  Almost three months later that shock is long gone.  I am totally aware of what we have lost.  So I'm trying to prepare myself mentally for tomorrow. 

May my Guardian Angel be beside me, with her arms around me, giving me strength to get through the day.  I found this prayer.  I'm not Catholic but I thought it was appropriate.

"Angel of God, my guardian dear
To whom God's love commits me here;
Ever this day be at my side,
To light and guard, to rule and guide."
-Traditional Catholic Prayer

Shooting Stars

photo © 2010 Rhys Jones | more info (via: Wylio)When Erica and I were kids we liked this nursery rhyme:

Star Light Star bright,
The first star I see tonight,
I wish I may, I wish I might,
Have the wish I wish tonight.

We used to look up at the stars and make a wish.  We would search the sky for a shooting star.  Someone told us once that the shooting stars were Angels sent to earth on a mission.  So seeing a shooting star was special.  Looking up at the stars is different now.  I find myself wondering how far away is heaven, and will Erica get to be a shooting star on a mission?