Sometimes you just have to pause.
A friend of mine died yesterday after a long battle with leukemia. She was a mother of five, like me, and a very special person who I know is dearly missed by many. I need time to process this and tend to my family and take a short blogging break. I’ve promised a weekly Wednesday post, however, so wanted anyone who might stop by to know why I’ve ducked out for now. Hopefully, if things are somewhat back on course by next week, I’ll return then.
Roberta was a writer, too, and some of her projects were not yet finished when her illness took hold. I know that she would want me to say here that if you have an unrealized dream and if you have the space in which to pursue it, don’t hold back.
Peace to you,
Roxane
A ship, at my side, spreads her white sails to the moving breeze and starts for the blue ocean.
She is an object of beauty and strength.
I stand and watch her until, at length, she hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other.
Then, someone at my side says, “There, she is gone.”
Gone where?
Gone from my sight. That is all. She is just as large in mast, hull and spar as she was when she left my side.
And, she is just as able to bear her load of living freight to her destined port.
Her diminished size is in me – not in her.
And, just at the moment when someone says, “There, she is gone,” there are other eyes watching her coming and other voices ready to take up the glad shout,
“Here she comes!”
And that is dying. . .
Death comes in its own time, in its own way.
Death is as unique as the individual experiencing it.
—Anonymous
HUGS & PRAYERS!
That poem has a wonderful visual message. I’m thinking of Lenore’s words at our workshop, “We are spiritual beings experiencing a physical journey.” The physical journey is over for your friend, but her spirit lives on. Hugs to you.
Prayers to you as you take this time to ponder, grieve and heal. The poem is beautiful (even if did make me cry.)
So sorry for your loss Rox. I’m here if you need a shoulder.
May our good Lord hold you tight, give comfort those who mourn Roberta’s loss, and welcome Roberta into the eternal kingdom.
I popped on over because I’m taking a breather from NaNoland and wanted to visit my favorite bloggers, and I’m so sorry to see you lost a dear friend. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. May you and Roberta’s family find peace and comfort during this difficult time. <3
Thinking of you and praying for you at this sad time.
God bless and hugs,
Donna-Marie
Roxane, I am sorry for your painful loss. And I think this poem is absolutely lovely and comforting.