Needless to say this week has been a roller coaster experience. NO words or actions can make the pain go away from my friend. But I know a certainty from all of this is that she will be okay.
The support and love that surrounds her is a web of comfort like no other I have seen. Watching this dynamic is something to behold. I have been so blessed to witness this amazing energy fill the room. They don't sweep in when there are tears, they just BE. BE there for her with words, memories, and laughter. It is a GOD thing.
It is a good thing that my weigh-ins have stopped, because not only is the support something magical - the FOOD has been divine. Sunday dinner yesterday was from the hands of the best bed and breakfast chef around. Check out the Morning Glory Bed and Breakfast in Cherokee Iowa. Sister Sue made a Pot Roast, Carrots, Potatoes, Gravy (OH MY GRAVY!), Almond Green Beans and Fruit Salad. We sat at the large dining room table and shared food and stories and wisdom. It doesn't get any better than that for healing. Thank you Sue for a fantastic meal!
Yesterday was a turned corner. She will heal. She will continue to move forward on her journey. But for me, the most important AH HA has been that family support is so very necessary. Coming together in faith and family (and food) is the best healing salve in the world. And I know they are so very good at allowing her wounds to be tended. As I said before, the bucket is beginning to weld back together. Yesterday, the family took a turn at the torch.
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