I chose to write about #ONJ today. Whenever death strikes close to home, it allows us all to pause and reflect on the gift of life that God has given us. We can see the importance of choosing to be filled with joy through all we encounter here in mortality, the good or bad. These choices give us an eternal perspective on our time here on Earth.
Often when we lose a loved one, we seem only to make room in our hearts for sadness. This was not the case at the celebration I attended the other day. It was a celebration of life for Olivia Newton-John. Although there were undoubtedly some tears, it was mostly about remembering her incredible life and the joy she created in this world. Olivia was my friend and a friend like her is rare indeed! With everything she did, #Olivia was a light in the darkness and brought a sense of healing to all those around her because she genuinely loved people.
I was so blessed to be counted among those friends. So when Steve and I attended Olivia’s “Celebration of Life,” it was just that…a celebration!
As we were leaving, I vowed to love and spread more light and participate fully in every moment of my life. As we honored her, we were reminded of the joy she brought to the world through her music and philanthropic ventures. But her beautiful smile and the simple act of loving people inspired us all the most. Olivia brought us together one more time, and it was beautiful.
I am grateful to have known you, my sweet Olivia. You were and will always be one of a kind!!! Till we meet again