Discovered she can eat only
Soup.
Most likely the lump in her
Throat is more emotional in
Nature than physical, but for
Now, her friends are providing
Soup each week.
Today it was my turn to deliver it.
I lingered awhile so we could visit.
Mostly, I listened.
My grieving sister shared the
Frustrations of obtaining death
Certificates and endless phone
Calls, the overwhelming details of
Death.
She introduced me to her husband's
Paintings, and his sweet spirit and
Amazing insights.
I wish I had known Don better.
He taught her to embrace winter and to
Not hurry on the park trails, but to
Stop, and look and listen.
He was her rock and constant
Companion.
She played one of their favorite songs,
"Time to Say Good-by," and we both
Cried.
A devotional book was open on an
End table, and my friend read the
Page for today.
How could the message be so
Pertinent?
Before I left, I prayed.
My soulmate and I both needed the
Visit today.
And Rose and I will both be eating
Cauliflower soup for supper.