Life is not easy

I finally finished my letter to Aunty Therese, who is suffering from stomach cancer. I began to panic about not sending my "get well" card, afraid that I wouldn't say enough or that I would say too much.....In the end I did what I am learning to do ALL the time (or most of) and that was to "follow my heart". On the heels of being excommunicated by my bestest Aunty in the world, although she said "I was basically of good character, but thought it best that I just stick with my sissy and mother", I know just how short and fleeting life is. It's never too late to let someone know how much you love them and remind them of all the good memories and fondest recollections you have of them. Good for the living and the dying. If I ever had to actually "pick" a person in my life who I thought embraced motherhood, God and life it would be Aunty Therese. I often tease her and call her "Mother Therese" - with all honesty I meant it. Therese is a God loving woman filled with faith and forgiveness and so many attributes that one could only aspire for. Never a cross or unkind word for ANYone, no matter what. Never a bad vibe or even a moment where you took a second look waiting for a nudge, nudge, wink, wink. Forever a tower of strength with a ray of sun having a halo effect in even the most dreadful moments. God please take care of this beautiful woman and make her pain go away for she is a child of Christ.