I'm beginning to believe more and more that the world constantly gravitates towards some kind of balance- whether it be on a global level, or on a more personal level.So yesterday, I have a delightful day-one of the best in a while. And today, I'm told that another friend has passed away, losing the battle to her bone marrow cancer.
When I was little, nobody around me or in my family had ever died. I knew about death, but I never actually experienced its reverberations. I remember in elementary school, hearing about how one of the 4th grade teachers dad had died, and how she needed to take weeks off from school, and nobody knew if she'd be coming back. Strangely enough, even being in 2nd grade, I didn't take the news lightly. I didn't know this teacher personally, but my little 7 year old heart felt sad and sympathetic towards her situation.
As I grew older I always thought how lucky I was that I didn't lose any grandparents or aunts or uncles; then again I felt that since I hadn't lost anyone it would all come tumbling down around me unexpectedly. Perhaps, it has begun...I don't know. This year alone I've lost one family member and two great people whom I have admired and who have influenced my life. I don't feel sorry for myself, nor do I want others to. I just see it as rather tragic and such a shame. I think about each one of them, and how wonderful their life was, and I don't see or understand why their life had to end now. This day, this hour, this minute.
So to Pat Sigur I say:
Pat, you were such an amazing woman.
I always enjoyed listening about your trips to Singapore and other exotic countries. It's hard to believe that just last summer I was helping you rearrange the Bible College library, and now you're gone.
You always looked so well put together- always a sight to behold.
It was nice that you were always so interested in my life and future. I truly believe that you are in a better place now- no more suffering. God let us have you for a while, and now I guess He wants you to be with Him.5:32 PM 1 Falling Stars
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