A week ago, last Saturday, she became quite ill. True she had been feeling badly for a few weeks but it seemed to be just an uncomfortable case of stomach flu. Then without warning she suddenly worsened. Five days later she was gone. Now five more days have passed and we are hanging on as we ride through the aftermath.
Family, friends both known and unknown are calling, sending words of encouragement adjusting their lives to give honor to this person who so irrevocably touched their lives.
The past few days and nights have been incredibly busy, tumultuous and full of surprises. Soon people from all walks of life will gather for a few moments to give public honor to this diminutive woman who quietly gave of her self, her love and her means to others. Then, perhaps, the sea of life that roiled around her at her passing will calm and peace will once more settle on each of our lives.
