Everyone grieves in their own way and in their own time.
Be it the loss of a loved one, a friend or acquaintance, the time and space to honour the loss of a soul, to honour their place and meaning in your life is sacred.
Stacey Mohl was bright, young, healthy, feisty, fun and admirably fearless.
She lived and practiced in Steveston as a professional physiotherapist at Steveston Physiotherapy. Stacey suddenly passed away in her home just last month.
Unable to focus, I left work the day I received the sad news and met up with a good friend for coffee.
I then allowed the day and my feelings to be what they may. Any other way would have felt like I was short-changed.
Over the next few days our running group, most of whom just returned from a 1?2 marathon in Las Vegas, offered mutual consolation amongst the numbed silence.
It felt good to have friends to talk things over, share tears and reminisce.
Most of all I was sad.
Stacey was having fun and enjoying the support of the running group. I wanted to know more and spend more time with Stacey.
I felt the rug was ripped up from beneath my feet.
Sometimes I was angry. How could this happen? It is not fair. It just doesn't make any sense.
I miss Stacey. I offer my condolences to her family.
Although I still have moments of sadness I am grateful Stacey graced my life however briefly.
And I do believe she would want all to carry on - to keep on dancing.
My way of honoring Stacey is to share with you what I have learned from my friend:
Life is too short.
Don't wait.
Do what is important and right for you.
Jan Gazley RN, BScN is a nurse with over 24 years of experience including caring for people with dementia.
She owns and operates One to One Home Health, helping you advocate for your health and providing care management.
Contact Jan at onetoonehomehealth.ca or 604-786-6165.
