"maybe some people just aren't meant to be in
our lives forever. Maybe some people are just passing through...maybe
they get it all done faster than the rest of us. It's like some people
just come through our lives to bring us something- a
gift, a blessing, a lesson we need to learn and that's why they are
here. They taught you something. I'll bet...about life, and giving and
caring so much about someone...that was their gift to you. They gave
you the gift and they were free to move on...they were special
souls...you will have that gift forever." -Anonymous
Richard had to leave home to go to inpatient hospice six months ago this morning as his symptoms and comfort could no longer be controlled at home. That morning is a poignant one for me...listening to 'The End of Suffering' together, sitting quietly, holding hands at the table as we digested this turn of events in our lives, a last hug, and last words of tenderness..."don't loose me". I am grateful for my life with Richard, all of it, everything, every single thing taught me something invaluable, the good, the bad, the beautiful, and the ugly. He has left me with gifts immeasurable up to that very last moment...and beyond. Yes, I am a keeper of time as I examine every minute of our life together, picking it up, looking it over and gently put it back in place feeling nothing but love and compassion for the man I spent almost all my life with. I will love you forever, Richard...
The End of Suffering
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