When It Rains, It Will Go Back Again to the Sea and Land
When it rains, it will go back again to the sea and land. Then, it will go up again in the form of vapor. That’s how the water cycle works. Any questions?
“Miss Emily, can it rain cats and dogs?”
Well, not literally, but it’s a fun way to say it’s raining really hard.
“Can we draw the water cycle for homework?”
Great idea! I would love to see your drawings.
And then Sally wrote, “Mr. Wolf’s back and ran to the moon.” And then, what happened?
“Miss Emily, are you okay?”
I’m fine, thank you. Sometimes pictures make us remember things.
“Look, Miss Emily, I drew my family.”
That’s wonderful! Families are very special, aren’t they?
All right, let’s move on to our next lesson. Who wants to learn about the planets?
“Pick me! Pick me!”
I miss her so much. I want to be the doctor of wolves. They’re so cute. I want to be a teacher. I will teach the wolves how to read.
And then Mark said he’s going to be a wolf’s best friend. Look out, sister!
One day, I hope to show the world how wolves and humans can live in harmony. Mark and I will for Mark, for our journey ahead. Love, Sarah.
“Oh, Sarah, you always did love grand gestures. Here, have a drink. Thanks for coming, Mark. I know it’s hard. It’s fine, Emily. I’ve been meaning to catch up anyway. Hm, what’s this? I still dream about her, you know. Every morning, for a few seconds, I forget she’s gone. I know the feeling. I found these in Sarah’s room. She bought one for you. She wanted to embark on some kind of journey with them. That sounds like Sarah, always planning grand adventures. So, what do you say? Will you go on this journey with me for her?”
Yes, this will be for Sarah, and perhaps for us too, to figure out how to navigate life without her. I’m scared, but hopeful. I hope we find whatever it is Sarah wanted us to find. In the spirit of grand adventures, then this is it. According to the map and Sarah’s notes, the wolf territory should start here. Um, all right, let’s be cautious and respectful. They’re magnificent creatures but wild animals nonetheless.
“We’re taking too much time in this woods. What are we doing, Mark? Chasing wolves based on a fantasy Sarah had? Maybe she never got close to them. Maybe we can’t either.”
I’ve asked myself the same question, but I think the real fantasy would be to assume we can just forget her and move on without doing something in her memory. Oh my God, look! It’s a wolf. I think we just got invited to stay. Maybe we’re closer to her here than we thought possible. Sarah always found her way, didn’t she?
“Another adventure is already done. Where should we go next?”
I know you are excited and all, but hold your wolves there, Emily. Let’s plan it first. Fine, as long as we’re going to go somewhere great. Don’t worry, I got you.
We’ve seen a lot, haven’t we? It’s strange how life brings you full circle, right back where you started but different. I miss her every day. Going on this journey didn’t bring her back, but somehow it feels like it brought her closer. And yet, we still have to live our lives without her. That’s the hardest part. Sarah led us to something new, something extraordinary. And while she’s not here, she’s a part of this new chapter.
Speaking of new chapters, my students sent these for us. They drew their own vision of wolves after I shared our story. It looks like Sarah’s journey is inspiring a new generation. In a way, it’s like she’s still teaching us, isn’t it?
To Sarah, and to new beginnings. This is the place where we let her go. It’s beautiful. She would have loved it. Goodbye, Sarah. You were the best sister anyone could ever ask for and the love of my life.
Do you hear that? It’s as if they’re saying goodbye too. Or maybe they’re saying welcome. Welcome to the pack, Sarah would want us to keep living, to keep exploring. And with every step, we carry her with us. Always in loving memory of Sarah. May your spirit run wild and free.
So, kids, that’s why wolves are important to the ecosystem. They help keep everything in balance.
“Miss Emily, is it true you saw real wolves?”
Yes, it’s true. And I learned a lot from them. You see, sometimes in life, you lose someone important to you, and it feels like you’ve lost a part of yourself. But that’s not the end of the story. You find new ways to remember them, and you discover that they’re still with you, teaching you important lessons.
So, what’s the lesson we should take away from all this? The lesson is, life is a series of challenges and adventures. And sometimes, they’re adventures that someone you loved wanted you to go on. So don’t be afraid to go on new adventures, kids. You never know what or who you might find. Like a wolf. Exactly, like a wolf. Every ending is a new beginning.
Thank you, everyone, for being here tonight. It is a special night. We are here to honor someone who meant the world to us, my sister Sarah, and my fiancé Sarah. She never got to wear this ring. We never got to give it to her. But this ring symbolizes her spirit, her love for wolves, and her love for us. We had dreams, plans, dreams that we couldn’t fulfill. But tonight, we fulfill a different kind of dream. With these rings, we vow to honor Sarah’s memory and to continue to explore the world as she would have wanted. And to live every day as a new adventure, inspired by her.
She’s here with us. I can feel it. And she always will be. In the circle of life, love is the one constant that never ends.
