Corrine is upstairs sleeping peacefully tonight as she has for much of the day. She remains comfortable and is conversant intermittently throughout the day. But in truth her body continues to fail her. You will recall that the cancer started in the esophagus which is located just above the stomach. Today is the first time Corrine has had a hard time swallowing which has obvious implications for eating and drinking.
The good news is that my mother is still very much herself. We had an intimate time with Don tonight as the two of them shared how they met and fell in love some 13 years ago (their anniversary is on January 6th, one day after my mother's 68th birthday). Don did most of the talking but my mother piped in with comments and her typical sense of humor. We all laughed and thoroughly enjoyed one another's company. The time was short, but sweet.
I have been thinking a lot about relationship. Marriage is one many of us know. Friendship is a relationship that I hope all of us know. It is a powerful thing.
A very long time friend of my mother's stopped by today to just sit with her. As it happened my mother woke up. Surprised to see her friend at her side she said "how long have you been there?" Her friend replied something to the effect of "Corrine, I have been here for you always, as long as I can remember." I can vouch for the validity of this statement and was reminded today of the power of friendship.
These snapshots of love, marriage and friendship give me pause to reflect on my own life. I am grateful to have deep relationships with friends an family. But now I am inspired to go deeper yet.
Onward and Upward.
Steve
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We are continuing to pray with you. I am so grateful that you have had this time as a family to be at peace together. I think of Jesus words - Peace I leave with you - and that is a true gift we can all share.
ReplyDeleteAll is well here and I can actually see sunshine today in Chicago!!!
Love, prayers & blessings,
Eunice & all