I am reading this book at night and I am finding great wisdom in it. I have just hung up the phone from a friend whose partner of twelve years died suddenly this week. She has been a mentor to me for a long time, a symbol of how strong we can be when life shoves cruel circumstances in our faces. She has taught me about forgiveness, acceptance, and moving on as a whole person.
She is whole despite the shattered heart; she acknowledges that she is being carried by many of us who love her. She is feeling blessed. I think there is something within some of us that is not breakable, that refuses to give in to that which threatens to destroy us. She is living fully her pain and her joy, laughing with me at the wonderful memories she has and sharing the reality of what happened in the final hours. There are no words sometimes for the pain of situations like this but I also think there are no words to describe the love, courage, and awesomeness that exist too.
Peace,
Suzanne
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