Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 11:13pm
October 14, 2009..
My beloved brother-in-law Kenneth William Orlaska, married to my sister Patricia McGary Orlaska, father to Kenneth, Chris, Patrick and Daniel, past over to the other side tonight. Ken attend school at North Miami Senior High class of 60. Ken lived in Houston. He was very very ill for several years. I'll miss you Ken..
"I Wish You Enough!"© By Bob Perks
I never really thought that I'd spend as much time in airports as I do. I don't know why. I always wanted to be famous and that would mean lots of travel. But I'm not famous, yet I do see more than my share of airports. I love them and I hate them. I love them because of the people I get to watch. But they are also the same reason why I hate airports. It all comes down to "hello" and "goodbye."I must have mentioned this a few times while writing my stories for you. I have great difficulties with saying goodbye. Even as I write this I am experiencing that pounding sensation in my heart. If I am watching such a scene in a movie I am affected so much that I need to sit up and take a few deep breaths. So when faced with a challenge in my life I have been known to go to our local airport and watch people say goodbye. I figure nothing that is happening to me at the time could be as bad as having to say goodbye. Watching people cling to each other, crying, and holding each other in that last embrace makes me appreciate what I have even more. Seeing them finally pull apart, extending their arms until the tips of their fingers are the last to let go, is an image that stays forefront in my mind throughout the day. On one of my recent business trips, when I arrived at the counter to check in, the woman said, "How are you today?" I replied, "I am missing my wife already and I haven't even said goodbye." She then looked at my ticket and began to ask, "How long will you...Oh, my God. You will only be gone three days!" We all laughed. My problem was I still had to say goodbye. But I learn from goodbye moments, too. Recently I overheard a father and daughter in their last moments together. They had announced her departure and standing near the security gate, they hugged and he said, "I love you. I wish you enough." She in turn said, "Daddy, our life together has been more than enough. Your love is all I ever needed. I wish you enough, too, Daddy." They kissed and she left. He walked over toward the window where I was seated. Standing there I could see he wanted and needed to cry. I tried not to intrude on his privacy, but he welcomed me in by asking, "Did you ever say goodbye to someone knowing it would be forever?" "Yes, I have," I replied. Saying that brought back memories I had of expressing my love and appreciation for all my Dad had done for me. Recognizing that his days were limited, I took the time to tell him face to face how much he meant to me. So I knew what this man experiencing. "Forgive me for asking, but why is this a forever goodbye?" I asked. "I am old and she lives much too far away. I have challenges ahead and the reality is, the next trip back would be for my funeral," he said. "When you were saying goodbye I heard you say, "I wish you enough." May I ask what that means?" He began to smile. "That's a wish that has been handed down from other generations. My parents used to say it to everyone." He paused for a moment and looking up as if trying to remember it in detail, he smiled even more."When we said 'I wish you enough,' we were wanting the other person to have a life filled with just enough good things to sustain them," he continued and then turning toward me he shared the following as if he were reciting it from memory. "I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright. I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more. I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive. I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much bigger. I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting. I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess. I wish enough "Hello's" to get you through the final "Goodbye." He then began to sob and walked away.
My friends, I wish you enough!
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Madeline Knowlton
Thanks for updating, Robin. I'm praying for Pat's comfort and peace....and for you, too.
October 15, 2009 at 1:37am ·
Aj Schlatter Flynn
So sorry to hear about your pain... xo
October 15, 2009 at 2:55am ·
Cynthia Wallace Sellars
Prayers to your Sister and the family Robin
October 15, 2009 at 5:17am ·
Marcia McElroy
My prayers are w/your whole family, Robin. Peace and comfort to you all through the Lord Jesus Christ.
October 15, 2009 at 5:30am ·
Phyllis Lashley
I'm sorry to hear about your brother-in-law. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
October 15, 2009 at 5:43am ·
Pauline Baum Currie
Sorry to hear about your loss. :o(
October 15, 2009 at 6:11am ·
Bonnie Skinkaytis Harvey
So sorry.... my prayers for all of you.
October 15, 2009 at 7:33am ·
Janice Chance Davis
I feel saddened by the expected news. Ken and your sister seemed to have been ''wished enough''. They have a beautiful family and I know the memory of his spirit will live on and bring them peace and comfort. May God Bless and Be With Them during their time of need. My prayers will include them.
October 15, 2009 at 7:45am ·
Sally Sirico Goss
My sympathy, also.
October 15, 2009 at 8:43am ·
Debbie Buttel Curtis
Robin, So sorry for your loss.
October 15, 2009 at 9:21am ·
Lynne Childress Schlaufman
Robin, there are no words to take away the pain. God bless your family and especially your sister. Love you.
October 15, 2009 at 1:38pm ·
Linda Ross Ongley
Sorry to hear this Robin...my sympathy to you and your family.
October 15, 2009 at 4:03pm ·
Billy Donohoe
Your family is in our prayers.
October 15, 2009 at 9:49pm ·
Nancy M. Harrison
Robin, my thoughts are with you and your family. sorry for your lost hope your sister and her family is able to get through this time without to much pain.
October 16, 2009 at 8:02pm ·
Nancy Capizzi-Demeo
Robin, The Wish You Enough story really got to me and I am sitting here with tears streaming down my face. I am so sorry to hear about your brother in law. Please except my deepest sympathy at such a sad time for you and your family.
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