Dear C,
I have been friends with you for so long now, that though we’re separated by distance I know we are secure where our friendship stands.
A few weeks ago you message me with sad news about your family. About tita. And I cried with you. And I prayed. And I hoped. My heart breaks with you.
I looked back and all I see is your smile and warmth, that captivates people, true people, towards you. You’ve held us all captive with your gift for words. You had me ogling for the next prose, poem or story. And I know that words fall short right now to box what you carry inside your heart.
Hearing your voice break now, breaks me in million shards. That though you’re at the breaking point, you’ve held yourself together for her. You’ve mimic calmness though you quiver inside seeing her in pain. You’ve hidden notes of sadness as you hum to her so she could rest.
I can only pray for His strength to continue where yours would start to weaken.
And when you want to break… break. Know that you are not alone when you want to put the pieces back together.
Love,
D
for my friend C, whose mom is diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer. Join in me in prayers.
Oct 9.
Thank you all for your prayers. C’s mom passed away a day after this posting.
