A
new and uncertain world… A world of endless possibilities and infinite
outcomes. Countless choices define our fate: each choice, each moment, a moment
in the ripple of time. Enough ripples, and you change the tide... for the
future is never truly set. ~ Charles Xavier
The most
recent ripples made by pebbles, were at the hands of my friend, Michelle Wells.
Both Michelle and her husband Chris have
taken part before, in The Heart Pebble Movement. I am always
honoured to receive the fantastic photo montage, which tells the story of the
releases. The following Michelle shared
with me:
I purchased 4 beautiful stones (Jade and Granite)
at a gift shop at the "London Bridge" in Lake Havasu. Here is some history;
I never knew…You might have already known:
London Bridge is a bridge in Lake Havasu City, Arizona,
United States.
It is a relocated 1831 bridge that formerly spanned the River Thames
in London,
England,
until it was dismantled in 1967. The Arizona bridge is a reinforced concrete structure clad in the
original masonry of the 1830s bridge, which was bought by Robert P. McCulloch from the City of
London. McCulloch had exterior GRANITE blocks from the original
bridge numbered and transported to America to construct the present bridge in
Lake Havasu City, a planned community he established in 1964 on the shore of Lake Havasu.
The bridge was completed in 1971 (along with a canal), and links an island in
the Colorado River with the main part of Lake
Havasu City.
The connection to London is intertwined with me, in
ways I will never forget. I released
many unique pebbles in England, which included Stonehenge and the Tower of
London.
Granite is important to me, as it is the ‘Stone of
Protection,’ and the type that was used in creating Shayla’s monument ~ to
honour both her life and also the extraordinary legacy~ she has left behind.
The other location which my friend released a pebble, was at the
Grand Canyon. This area is of spiritual significance to the native people, who hold it in high regard as a
holy site. The Grand Canyon
had essential sacred importance for the Pueblo Indians, and was the centre of
many pilgrimages.
Several
years ago- two hours away- in Sedona, Arizona, there were also several pebbles
released, as a tribute to my daughter in the Sedona Energy Vortexes.
As I write this, I have to pause and consider the magnitude
of what began almost four years ago, as a way to cope with my immeasurable loss.
In reflecting, never could I have envisioned my daughter’s wish as a young girl-
to travel the world- be converted into a reality of majestic proportions.
I find solace in what Michelle shared with me… I love the heart
pebble movement you created it feels like shayla gets to visit these amazing
places in the world in a special way!!! Xoxo
Through the travels of every pebble and the ripples
they have made out into this world- I have found healing in my losses- in ways
that encompass the spiritual world. Over the course of this movement, connections
of some people have remained a part of my life, while others were there only
for a short duration. Many have come and gone, and I have encountered darkest
storms… only to break thru to the light and overcome much despair. I now accept
that Shayla- who went before me- is encircled by a safe haven, yet she remains
a part of my world. It is my belief that my daughter is waiting until the day
she welcomes me home to share with her momma, all about the places she’s seen,
through the ripples of the pebbles.
I value each and every release done to remember
Shayla…I encourage more people to take part in transcending the memory of a girl,
who I share a golden heart with.
By TL Alton
I can not put into words how beautiful this is and what and how you have written this all Tonya. You are brilliant with your words how you write. Shayla is all over the world in our hearts.
ReplyDeleteIf anything I have learned Mindy, is that people come and go out of your life, but these pebbles, the stories and the phenomenal ripples they create, will Always remain! Each release has impacted my life in ways I never could have imagined and transported the beautiful legacy of Shayla, all over this world. I look forward with great anticipation when I can put all of these extraordinary stories into a book about the movement :) You have been a solid and compassionate friend over the years and I know that even though my daughter left where you live... behind, she gave me you as a gentle reminder that there are those who are truly sincere in the friendship they offer! Michelle and I go back 30 yrs and the incredible way she has embraced the memory of Shayla is something I treasure! There are people's stories on here that I leave posted, even though they are gone from my life, each had a part in my grief journey. XOX Hugs and Love
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