Last week I said goodbye to a
friend.
She was 32 years old, married to a
wonderful man and mother to 2 beautiful daughters! She was taken home way
too soon.
I really don't know what to say...
and it still doesn't seem real....
She battled brain cancer over a 10 yr.
period. With surgeries, chemo, radiation and then remission.
Another brain tumor returned less than 2 yrs. ago and the battle began
again. She was so strong... such a fighter. She wanted to stay here
on earth with her family, but she wasn't afraid to die. Though her spirit
was strong, her body was not and Father called her home.
With death there is sadness and
grief. Grief over the loss of memories and moments unmade. Sadness
for those left behind who will always feel that empty space in their lives....
But.... there can also be joy and
gratitude. Joy that they are no longer suffering. Gratitude for
their influence in your life and Joy that WE WILL see them again.
I am grateful for my friend
Roxene. The woman she was born as and the woman she fought to
become.
I pray for her sweet daughters and
her husband who will feel her loss most.
Goodbye Roxene,
Until we meet again.
