A New Type of World

The world is a little less brighter, and lacking a little sparkle at this moment. My sweet mama left her earthly body on April 24th at 6:33am. With the flowers in full bloom, her beauty and warmth are surrounding our family in these moments. 

In God's timing, that I am yet to understand, she joined him in Eternity. She was surrounded by an immeasurable amount of love and peace. 

As I cannot seem to find words at this moment to accurately describe the complex, and ever shifting feelings of pain, sorrow, gratitude, and peace I would like to leave you someone else's words about joy & sorrow. 

Joy & Sorrow Chapter VIII by Kahlil Gabran:

Then a woman said, "Speak to us of Joy and Sorrow."

And he answered:

Your joy is your sorrow unmasked.

And the selfsame well from which your laughter rises was oftentimes filled with your tears.

And how else can it be?

The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain.

Is not the cup that hold your wine the very cup that was burned in the potter's oven?

And is not the lute that soothes your spirit, the very wood that was hollowed with knives?

When you are joyous, look deep into your heart and you shall find it is only that which has given you sorrow that is giving you joy.

When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.

Some of you say, "Joy is greater than sorrow," and others say, "Nay, sorrow is the greater."

But I say unto you, they are inseparable.

Together they come, and when one sits alone with you at your board, remember that the other is asleep upon your bed.

Verily you are suspended like scales between your sorrow and your joy.

Only when you are empty are you at standstill and balanced.

When the treasure-keeper lifts you to weigh his gold and his silver, needs must your joy or your sorrow rise or fall.

At this time our family is prioritizing time together, relishing in this joy that my mom (continues) brings us, and are slowly but surely working out the details for my mom's Celebration of Life. More details to come about this. 

In the meantime, due to the overflowing amount of love and requests to support our family, I have included a few links of places to contribute/donate. Please do not feel that this is necessary, your love is felt and we are so deeply grateful for your love and support throughout this journey. 

Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/7rfgw-jami-mcmahan?qid=0929927e8aa52383730cb057f69f2c39 

Fighting Pretty: https://www.fightingpretty.org/

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