Today is January 15 and the weather system all over the world is completely out of wack!!
Bangkok never rains this time of year. But today it has been pouring all day and the temperature is a cold and damp 15!!! That is unheard of here! All the Thais are huddling next to their grills (next to the bbq chicken skewers) and some are even wearing balaclavas.
Apparantly Toronto was 17 degrees yesterday...in Jan!!!!
England has been having torrential storms.
I keep hearing more and more news of extreme weather EVERYWHERE!!! I am concerned about the disturbed weather system.
I am thinking of my friend Chris today. I woke up to the strange pitter patter of rain on my window. Rain...bangkok, now? And then I immediately thought of those who would be gathering to share the wonderful memories of Chris Driscoll.
His family and friends held a wake yesterday. He passed away last week while he was skiing with his best friend. My heart goes out to his family and friends. Grief is an ongoing emotion that changes and evolves depending on the person. One day they are there and then they are not. Although, I do believe that memories and spirit remain.
I remember the last time I saw him. It was this summer at our barn. I had people over for some indian food and live music. Chris was playing the drums like he does...full of energy, facial expressions and PASSION!!! WHat a musician and artist. He looked so happy and engrossed in his world, jiving and connecting with the other musicians. I think they played for over 4 hours!!!
I feel fortunate to have met him.
Love and peace for all those thinking of those dear to them that have left this world. Being in a Buddhist country does help me open my eyes and soul to other possibilities. Nothing in this universe just disappears completely. Energy changes form. To what I don't know, but I can imagine!!
Hi Hopey
I went to Chris;s wake yesterday afternoon. The night before the line up was so great that it took 2 hours to go through.
It was the same on Friday afternoon - people were lined up into the street!
Mum and I met with Jim and Robin who send you their love. We also had a sweet moment with Dan and with Will.
The hall leading up into the room with his family was filled with pictures. Chris was in an open coffin next to his drums. In the past, I have not been a fan of an open coffin - after all the dead body is not the person - but I think that I needed to see that Chris was gone and I suspect that the shock of hios loss was so great that many others also needed to see that he was truly dead.
There was a group of young friends of his juts ahead who had been joking and laughing for the hour or so that we waited. On seeing his body, they just broke down. I think we cope the best that we can and we put off the terrible reality that someone that we love is gone from our day lives for ever.
I say our day lives because, we come back in the dreams of those that we love. Jamie was part of my dreams for more than 20 years and my Dad is a regular visitor
Chris will like come to many of his friends - always young and Chris
Posted by: Robert Paterson | January 15, 2005 at 09:43 AM
I'm so glad you and Rob got to meet Chris. Now that the sadness of his absence has passed somewhat, I feel worst for everyone that didn't get to experience his spirit while he was still here. But like you say, our energy cannot end, it can only pass to something else.
Posted by: Will Pate | January 19, 2005 at 12:03 AM