May the Eternal One remember the soul of my dear one who has gone to an eternal rest. Although our lives were stressful, my loved one’s difficulties made me strong, gave me an independent spirit and filled me with empathy for those in similar situations.
I know that if my (parent/spouse/sibling/relative) had been fully aware, they would have made different choices. So in memory of what her/his life could have been, I pledge to move forward each day with love and compassion.
May these moments of meditation remind me that every soul, even the most troubled, is precious to the Eternal One. Help me to remember that the difficult days we endured gave me the gift of strength and faith. May my dear one have in death what they could not achieve in life. May they rest in dignity and in peace. AMEN
