3/9

it seems,
looking back through my daily bread posts
that the anniversary of risha's leaving
is often a glorious day

today was no exception
so i went to the BBG
& made a little memorial on her bench
then took a walk
(with her)

today was transitional for me
it feels as if i have moved beyond
being consumed by that dreadful last year
and feel able to re-engage with the totality
of her life.

part of that
is realizing
how grateful i am
to have had that year
when so many
with sick & dying loved ones
have been denied that blessing
of being able to care for those closest to you
in their time of greatest need.