The Sharp Edge of a Shell
A poignant story of loss and connection unfolded on a beach one Father’s Day, as Hannah Sward experienced a life-changing moment. Struggling with the impending loss of her father, Hannah hesitated to communicate with him in his final days. However, a simple call out to her father on the beach led to a painful injury – the sharp edge of a shell slicing her foot.
As Hannah received seven stitches for the wound, she couldn’t help but feel the presence of her father, a poet who believed that “the soul is rooted in the foot.” Despite the hollow feeling of loss, the beautiful scar left behind served as a reminder that her father’s spirit was still with her.
In a moment of vulnerability and pain, Hannah found a connection to her father that transcended physical presence. The sharp edge of a shell became a symbol of the enduring bond between a father and daughter, reminding us that love and connection can transcend even the sharpest of edges.
