God gave us memories so that we might have roses in December.
James M. Barrie
James M. Barrie, (1860-1937) was a Scottish novelist and dramatist, best remembered for creating Peter Pan. I think this is a beautiful quote, at once simple and profound. I’m reminded of the truth of his words when I work with people who are near death. It is the joyous memory that can lift people out of their suffering even if for only a moment. That’s why it’s so valuable to help people at the end of life to recount their life stories.
Photo by Luis de Bethencourt
