the bright side
March 9, 2010
So here I am sitting watching Oprah’s Oscar special, the Sandra Bullock’s interview to be exact, and Sandra says something brilliantly positive. “She’s missed so many moments but I think those moments wouldn’t have happened if she hadn’t been up there.” She was speaking of her mother who passed away. There are times in your life when someone says something that resonates completely, so deeply with in and makes you think and realize, yes that is SO true. Maybe it makes a little of your sorrow lift and you see the bright side for a little while.
My mom passed away 7 years ago on this upcoming March 26th. It’s hard to believe it’s been 7 years since that life-changing day took place. She has missed many moments in my life – my wedding, the birth of my children, the birth and success of my business, etc. etc. etc. but to hear Sandra Bullock say that I found myself thinking, EXACTLY. Who knows how my life might have beeen different if she hadn’t passed away. I often think of the opposite, how my life would be if she was still here, and feel overwhelming sadness. Tonight I felt a little relief when I was reminded there is a bright side (not to be confused with the blind side ; ), for once. It’s not easy to turn a negative into a positive, but it’s never to late and I have strong admiration for those who do.
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She has so much grace and humor and likability and what she said about her Mom was incredible. Love to you Bentley!
I am so glad you posted this. I didnt get a chance to see the episode but I wish I had. My mother passed away 7 years ago this June and I can now look at things a little bit more positive. There are so many things in my life that wouldnt have happened had my mother still been with me. Again thank you thank you thank you for this post!
Wow. I’ve truly never thought of it that way. My mom passed away 18 years ago so she has missed so much of my life. I also spend a lot of time thinking about how my life would be if she were still here especially for my children but I never think about the fact that maybe they wouldn’t even be here if she were still alive. What a fabulous positive thought that never crossed my mind before. I’m sure today is tough for you. Hang in there and think if she was still here you would have never made this post and spread this great message!!
Dont get me wrong, I still have my days where I sit around and feel sorry for myself. It’s not easy and no matter how much time passes it doesn’t really get any easier. I have to force myself to be positive otherwise I would have days where I might not get out of bed, which as you know, doesn’t fly with two little ones. Thanks so much for your comment. Hope you and your family are doing well and I hope to see you all this summer. Lake Mahopac?