What does goodbye look like?
A phone call
A diagnosis that offers no hope
Treatment that will not cure
Facing the inevitable truth
Trips to thrift stores to rid of items that will not again be used
A visit from family who cares
Recalling moments of fun and a life once filled with joy
Limitations
Frustration
Disappointment
Loss of energy in one once so vibrant
Cards filled with loving words
Prayer
Tears
Questioning
Thoughts filled with you
A husband's selfless love and care
Incredible grace and strength
Words of care and encouragement
Anticipating the loss
Frailty
Wondering why
Acceptance
Reminiscing
Hugs
Compassion
Love
A last visit
A last hug
Tears
Sorrow
Trinkets to remember you by
An antique passed on
A long drive home
More tears
Amazement of courage
Dreading the last call
"For everything there is a season
A time to live
A time to die"
I will always love you!
We're with you, my friend. Love you. :o/
ReplyDeleteI wish a lot of things, not least of which is that I wish I didn't understand every word of what you have written.
ReplyDeleteGoodbye is difficult at best. And one more reason to be thankful for now; we never know when things will change.