Here Comes the Sun

Today was different. I attended classes, as usual, and hung out with friends, as usual. But what was different weighed heavily throughout the day. You see, today, February 20, is the two year anniversary of the passing of a friend, Ann. Ann fought so hard for so many years, but eventually cancer won the battle. She was funny, beautiful, and so brave. I have never met a single soul like hers. Anyways, I realized something that amazed me today. This past weekend in Northern Ireland, the only thing that went wrong was that I lost a bracelet. You might think that this was no big deal, but it was to me. The bracelet was white with orange lettering that said "Hearts for Haerings: Harmonious Hope." This was the only bracelet I wore, and I wore it every single day. Unfortunately, it was just big enough that it would slip off my wrist when I took off a jacket or long-sleeved shirt. I realized during the weekend that it must have slipped off. I don't know for sure where, but I realize now where it must be. 

I didn't know this until recently, but Ann loved the movie Titanic. Well as you know, this past weekend I toured the Titanic quarters. You can probably tell where I am going with this, but I must have lost the bracelet somewhere nearby. I know I didn't lose it on the tour of the quarters, because I remember having it on when we left Belfast. But somewhere between Belfast and Derry it slipped off. I like to think that it was at the Giant's Causeway, and that it slipped off into the Atlantic Ocean. I guess I will never know where it is, but I like to think that Ann chose the spot. Somewhere really beautiful. I lit a candle today, a tradition that has started so that wherever a light is shining, we know she is still with us. She impacted a lot of lives, and she continues to impact them from Heaven. 

Another way Ann is present this week: though it typically rains here every day (everyone knows that I guess), it has not rained since last week. The sun has been shining, and is supposed to continue shining for the rest of the week! I feel like her song is so fitting this week...she is here. 

Here comes the sun (doo doo doo doo)
Here comes the sun, and I say
It's all right

Little darling, it's been a long cold lonely winter
Little darling, it feels like years since it's been here
Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun, and I say
It's all right

Little darling, the smiles returning to the faces
Little darling, it seems like years since it's been here
Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun, and I sayIt's all right

Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes

Little darling, I feel that ice is slowly melting
Little darling, it seems like years since it's been clear
Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun, and I say
It's all right

Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun, and I say
It's all right
It's all right