So I will offer a litany of appreciation.
To the indefatigable friends supplying Rich's dinners.
To the nurses who who are there when I'm not and do what I can't.
To all who have travelled thousands of miles to be with us.
To all who have travelled from across the street to be with us.
To the musicians who play for us.
Most of all: To Rich, who in dying is forcing both of us to discover what it means to love, and to live, and to die, and even if we never get all of it "right" -- we at least got it, and what a wonder that was.
Is. Not "was," not yet, and perhaps not ever. Rich is still here, and maybe that's all I need to say.
Candace
2 comments:
I have been waiting for you to write...You and Rich are in my thoughts and heart daily. Be strong Candace!!! I know that is so cliche', but really is there anything else to be but strong??? I sympathize what you are going thru as chordoma is all too familiar to my family. Take good care Candace!!!
You hit the nail on the head, most of all we readers want to hear is that Rich is still there.
I can so easily picture the beautiful serene place that "being with you" means. It was an honor and a privilege to walk a little way with you along this transition.
Those friends with the dinners - what a lifesaver.
Those nurses - what lifesavers.
Those friends from far - what joys to meet and behold.
Those friends from near - what a comfort to know that they are there, near, and will come again, bringing stories from outside and smiles and friendly warm quiet comfort.
It's like a cocoon of beauty. I tear up just remembering it.
And yes, Rich, who continues to teach, this time not Physics but Life, Dignity, and Dying. And Chocolate.
What a wonder, indeed, that you "got it" and what a dream and wish for the rest of us to hope to "get it" too. Love from Germany, Heather
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