Cancer strikes AGAIN

A very dear friend of mine left this world yesterday.  I am so thankful that I was able to spend some time with her the Sunday before last. We talked a lot...about death...about how we know that our spirits and souls live on and how we both feel that the only really scary part about dying is the suffering that may come with it.

She had been fighting this cancer like a true warrior for over two years, but she had finally made the decision (rightfully so) that she was done fighting and she just wanted to enjoy whatever time she had left. God, I wish it had been longer. I wish she could have gone glamping another time or two...oh, how she loved her glamping. I used to tease her that she couldn't call it camping unless she was sleeping in a tent.

But she had a totally pimped out 5th wheel that had ALL of the comforts of home, and then some!

She and I did several Relay for Life events together. She would have her husband bring the 5th wheel, and then would open it up, not only to our own team, but to any other RFLer who needed a soft spot to catch a few zzzz's. She would have really tasty food prepared and would share it with all.

She was an amazing hostess...almost to a fault. Even at the end...in fact, I scolded her just a little about that. She had much more important things to spend her energy on than worrying if she had refreshments available for her friends and family who would come by.

I pray she didn't suffer.  Hospice was managing her care, and I'm sure, after how they were with my sister, that they ensured she was comfortable right up to her crossing over.

The world is a little dimmer today without her.

I know that I will see her again in eternity. I hope she can feel how much she was loved, and how much she is missed -  by SO many people. Everyone who knew her was blessed with her beautiful spirit.

Enjoy the unfathomable joy of eternity, Lisa. I will miss you and think of you every day for the rest of my life here...and I'll see you when I get there. Make sure the wine is chilled!  💗