I lost a true friend today. I discovered the news just before the close of two days celebrating National Bird Day via storytelling and music with my beloved elders. My friend was a bird enthusiast. She and I went birding together numerous times over the past two years as I watched her bravely confront ALS. She, the quieter of the two of us, mentioned often times how she enjoyed hearing about my "interesting" life. I treasure her for allowing me a safe and nonjudgmental space to share some of my most painful experiences and to dare to speak about stuff I might not feel safe to share with others. I am only beginning to process all she meant to me, and will continue to mean to me. I will miss her. I took this photo while driving through the fog and rain after work this evening, crying along the way. It makes me think of her, and her final exit from my life. Tomorrow we would have begun our first book club together, sharing gleanings from "The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared." I'm not even a reader. But I wanted to do it for her. Now I will do it for myself.
A beautiful poignant image for your friend. I am truly sorry. ALS is such a cruel disease, too. What an untimely tragedy. I wish you the best in the coming days, as you try to come to terms with your loss. :( I am making a note of the book... maybe I will read it in honor of her.
A beautifully composed capture with a feeling of something coming to an end, and a fav for me. I am so sorry about the loss of your friend and will be thinking of you.
What a beautiful image to remember your dear friend, how you will miss her, but, she will always be in your heart through those wonderful memories you carry. My heart goes out to you......
