What would you do if you had three months to live? Seems to me she's pretty low now and it will only go down from here. Sigh - note to self, "keep this one in your prayers".
Behold, the prognosis for my absolutely loving example of a human being in a cousin, Barbara. From her example I learned the importance of demonstrating kindness. As in, don't just be nice, do nice. She learned this from her mother, my best mentor, Aunt Agnes. The gifts I received from this aunt are too numerous to list. I'm broken hearted at the realization that I have three months to speak to her before she is gone from this world. What the hell am I supposed to say now?
Somewhere in me the answer lies in keeping those examples and ideals alive. Practicing the kindness I accuse her of being (trust me, she's difficult too - took her over a year to get back to me once). Spread the love I was so fortunate to receive. Remain steadfast in my worthy vision with peace in my heart. And, never stop reading and learning - that one from my aunt.
So many beautiful memories. Her father, Richard, died when I was a baby. He was my godfather. It just occurred to me - Barbara was so good to me, she must have taken over his role.
I love to think of her being welcomed into the arms of her parents. I'm sure they're waiting.
As for me, Yog sang it best:
https://youtu.be/8Ed5xP_9FoY
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I wrote this and couldn't post. Barbara died May 20th. She was told she had three months to live, she did it in under a month - so strong was the draw....smart girl. She's closer now that ever.
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