December 16, 2010
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Because She has Lived
“You can shed tears that she is gone,
or you can smile because she has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that she’ll come back,
or you can open your eyes and see all she’s left.
Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her,
or you can be full of the love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember her only that she is gone,
or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind,
be empty and turn your back.
Or you can do what she’d want:
smile, open your eyes, love and go on.”Yesterday, the world lost one of the bravest and strongest women around. You may remember me writing about my mom’s best friend who was suffering from pancreatic cancer before. She passed away yesterday morning. This is the woman, who when she was diagnosed over three years ago with pancreatic cancer, joined a crew team and went crewing several times a week. Up until a few months ago, she was even working a few days a week. She was really something else. Whenever I feel a little sick or just don’t feel like doing something, she’s who I think of. She did it all even on her worse days. She was the very definition of what it means to dust yourself off and keep on going.
It’s very sad and my family is definitely grieving right now. The funeral is on Saturday and I already know that it’s going to be a really hard day.
Comments (12)
Meg, I’m very sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom’s friend…
Prayers of peace and love to everyone. And hugs to you, Meg!
So sorry hear of your families sad loss Meg, Peace and Blessings to you all and to the friends family too.
That poem is a beautiful tribute !
*hug* celebrate her life, indeed.
Huggles and luff*
So sorry for your loss. Prayers are with your family and hers as well.
I am sorry for the loss of such a good soul.
Meg, you’ve written about this woman a few times and without knowing her, I’ve been amazed by the life she has lived. There’s no doubt that life will serve as example to many people, most of all those whose lives she has directly touched. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family, to your mom, to you, and to all those who are grieving this loss. May you find strength in knowing her life was lived so fully, even as it was cut short.
I am sorry for your lose. Thank you for turning it into a positive message. –BTB
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I am so sorry for your loss and am sending warm thoughts and good vibes yours, and her families way.
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