For me, the first loss this Christmas season was my dog, Chloe. I still cry from time to time - I try not to cry in front of Bo. I want him to know I miss her as much as he does, but I do not want him to be sad. I want Bo to know that we will be okay - we will make it together.
When I saw Midge Ure post about Rick Parfitt's passing, guitarist from Status Quo, that made me incredibly sad. I remember watching the Band Aid video and how Rick and Francis Rossi would stand together and crack jokes while the others were working on their parts. I loved Status Quo for their classic 70s glam rock.
Hearing of Carrie Fisher's heart attack on the plane worried me tremendously. Honestly, I was quite sure she would not make it because it had happened on the plane from London to LA. I had not gotten all the information as to where the plane was in the air on that trip, but I held hope that she would pull through this. My hopes were dashed yesterday morning when it was announced that Carrie passed away.
I loved Carrie for the parts she played. I saw her on cable doing her one woman show. I thought the world of Carrie because she was feisty and incredibly funny. I know she had various issues within her life, but she was such a strong woman and so talented. When I saw her in the latest Star Wars film, it made the movie feel so warm and special.
On Christmas Day, I was in the car riding to another place where we were to do more celebration for the holiday. Again, Midge Ure posts something regarding George Michael passing away. I was totally shocked. I heard "Last Christmas" and mentioned that George Michael had passed away. There was some light discussion, but mainly passed. I was sad because George was such a wonderful singer. I remembered "Wake Me Up" and other songs that Wham! did. However, my mind would wonder why he died as he did - peacefully in his sleep. I knew he had other issues with substance abuse, but I would only hope that was not the cause. He seemed like such a kind soul, but a bit troubled.
This early evening, the news announced that Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher's mother, had a stroke. Now, it is being announced that Debbie has passed away as well. How utterly horrible - I cannot even imagine how gutted Debbie had to be regarding her daughter's death.
This year is ending much like it had begun - losing people dear to us either personally or as a celebrity. While I realize that beings do die, it is the empty spaces that are left that make it so very sad. We sure do miss their presence.
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