Aurora

On May 10, 2024 the northern lights put on a worldwide show and it's audience included our friends in Lake Tahoe!!This photo was taken that night above Emerald Bay. I have never seen aurora borealis before and I didn't see it that night either. Our whole framily was grappling with what lie ahead the next day... it was the night before Eli's celebration of life. Sis and I were struggling and were asleep (or at least sobbing in bed) when it went down.

What a treat to wake up to the news of this phenomenon in our town.✨🌈  Everyone buzzed about it the next day at Eli's memorial and said it was a sign. . . 

A sign from our brother?! It really felt that way...

The very idea of that is mind boggling. True, our timing for his day was set during the 11 year solar cycle which vastly increases the chances of aurora sightings across the globe. But it felt intentional. A very curious and incredibly powerful coincidence.

Neato side note: I do not ever remember my dreams~ ever. It has been a long time since I have dreamt about our dad, Ricky. He unexpectedly passed away 20 years ago at 44 years old. There is a lot to his story which will come soon enough but just a few weeks ago, I had my first dream about him in many years. I dreamed so clearly that we were watching the northern lights together. I cried and cried when I REMEMBERED it the next day.

My heart tells me that the sign was: Live~there is so much beauty left to see. I'm here and I'm ok. 🥹

Sometimes we need signs (or curious coincidences) to provide hope that will help us get through very difficult moments. I can speak for myself that this stunning display felt like a silver lining. And that day, we realllllly needed it. 

Wishing you aurora when you need it most 💜