Note to Self by Elizabeth Link

When you hold that new baby in your arms

revel in the miracle of being

When you get angry that your child does something disappointing

revel in the opportunity to teach

When you cry because you have been hurt by a bad decision

revel in the ability to mend a broken heart

When you are happy for the joy you see in others

revel in the need to witness

When you lose someone and all that is left of them is love

revel in the chance to give that love away

Elizabeth Link is a retired Registered Nurse; having spent the last 28 years at SBCH Eye Center. She has been on 25 mission trips with SEE International doing cataract surgery in underserved countries. After the death of her son Fred, she has found that journaling and poetry have helped her through the journey of grief.