crying, afraid after
a bad night with her cancer,
no treatments left, far
from home, disheartened,
faced with the transition
that no one can grasp. Not really.
Nothing to do as her friend but be there,
give a hug, listen, listen some more, and
believe in her ability to navigate this
journey.
For the G-Man and the hope for a peaceful weekend.
So very sad when one reaches that part of the journey that there is no treatment left. You are right, Mary, all you can do is listen. Hug. Listen more. And I know well that it is not easy listening. She is lucky she has such a friend as you. Hugs to you for being there for her.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mary. She's the one with the challenge, though.
DeleteBeing There means EVERYTHING to the sick and lonely.
ReplyDeleteYou are a true friend indeed!
Very sad, but wonderful writing Mary.
Loved your Real Life 55
Thanks for playing, thanks for your Great support
and please have a Kick Ass Week End
Company is important and it's all I can do anyway. But we just had a rainbow here so I told her it's a sign for her.
DeleteThank you for being there for her.
ReplyDeleteIt's my privelege.
Deletebeing there for her, that made all the difference in the world you know...we all need each other...glad you are who you are and were there.
ReplyDeleteWe need each other, so true.
DeleteListen and listen some more.
ReplyDeleteIt's little enough but vital.
DeleteGood thing she has you to listen. That's so very important.
ReplyDeleteEven with the language hurdle.
DeleteWhat a sad thing to be away from family at a time like this. I am so glad she has you, and that you are there for her. Sending you hugs from afar.
ReplyDeleteYes, they're coming in a couple of weeks because they're a loving and close family but meanwhile...
DeleteIn the end, that's all we can really do, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteIt is. Just to know we're not alone is key.
DeleteBeing a friend during such a time of fear, pain and loneliness is the epitome of what it means to be connected to another. Just being there and listening is the best you can do for her. It takes not only love and commitment but also courage as she faces her mortality, which brings up one's own more vividly as well.
ReplyDeleteIt seems like so little, but it's all I can do.
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