A friend of my sister’s died yesterday, from cancer.
And my thoughts go to my own old friend, Al.
We had some great times here, at the beach house. Talking about life, love. Sliding doors, slammed doors. Sorting out the world. And laughing! Oh how I miss her laugh… I wish I had a recording of her laughing – she was the whole room’s positive energy in an instant.
Her children smile in photos, from across the globe, and my hope is they have inherited her sunshine spirit in overdoses. I can’t imagine the last while, listening to her incessant cough that no medicine could stop. The endgame chemo that was just to ease the pain and fear, no tangible result and yet – what would those final earth weeks have been like without it?!
When she died, I promised myself I would live.
The sun is shining, the crazy 5.30am wind has gone, I will sit on the deck and watch the wild sea til this winter sends me in.
A lovely tribute and remembrance Annie. I am sorry for the loss of your friend.
Thanks Deb, it was a few years back but a big loss x
My deepest condolences. Don’t try to be tough. Just be.
Thanks TW, this adulting stuff is ‘interesting’ isn’t it!
I guess I’m still not ready to be an adult.
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Oh Annie, this got me all choked up. You are a beautiful friend. I am lucky that I have yet to lose a close friend, I can’t imagine the loss. Love to you!
Thank you Maggie, when it’s over though maybe we all think we didn’t do enough… may you be spared the loss for a long time to come!
Annie, how wonderful that you can conjure Al’s laugh and the joy she brought into your life, and sit with her while the winter winds rage. We miss the body…the Love is Eternal. xoxoM
Thanks so much for your thoughtful words M, very kind xx