MY MESSAGE FROM TOMMY
By sister Antoinette Mondalto
Its hard to write in a few words how it happened, but on Sept. 1st., the Saturday after we said good-bye to Tom, Jamie and I were walking along Nahant Beachway, a long walkway along the ocean.
The ocean always seems to bring comfort and put things into prospective.
As we walked, we talked over many things, but at that time Tommy was not far from our minds. We were a little quieter than usual.
At the end of the walkway, just before we turned around, an older lady came out from behind the tall ocean shrubs and overgrowth.
There was a stone marker within the tall thicket, which we knew, but never attempted to read because of its density and questionable tick inhabitance.
The woman asked if we were from Nahant and if we knew what was on the stone plaque? We answered no to both questions, but she was unable to contain herself, anxious to let us know what she had just read (she reminded me of Loretta). She said it reads, For every joy that passes, something beautiful remains.
It sounded like something a little angel would say about tom – a little message from him to let us know he was safe and in a good place.
We thanked her and she said she was so grateful that we shared her excitement. i couldnt help but feel that tom was there telling us not to worry, helping us to heal our broken hearts.
How brief and precious our time is here.
love,
Antoinette
Such a nice story! It’s too bad that marker is within the thickets. Maybe someday someone will clear around it, letting others enjoy the message! A sweet message from Tom!