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by Liz Anderson on Tuesday, 18 August 2009 at 22:24 ·
Written 07/17/09
[raise lone spotlight on stool in center of black stage]
Today was a strange and sad an happy and wonderful day. Today I got to meet Hudson Casey - Chris and Angie's newest baby. He is a doll. Today I also got to say goodbye to Uncle Wayne. We have such a short time here on earth. Some shorter than others. My brother told me today on our way down to Alex for the funeral that one of his friends lost their baby at birth recently. To grace this earth for mere minutes before leaving it behind is difficult to comprehend. As the dad put it, "I kissed my little girl for the first and last time today." I think my brother summed it up well is saying. "it makes you look at Sophia and thank God."
I know the tears I cried and am crying are selfish ones. They are because I wanted more time. I wasn't ready to say goodbye yet. I wasn't ready for people I love to hurt like this. I wish I could give Frances a great big hug and not let go until the hurt stopped. I know with time it gets easier even though it will never go away. And I know that my Uncle Wayne is in a better place with no pain and no ailments and is celebrating with God. It doesn't take it away but it does make it easier. Though it does still make a person think.
[blackout.]
All the world's a stage,
And all the men and women merely players:
They have their exits and their entrances;
[Enter Hudson stage left. Exit Uncle Wayne stage right.]
I will always love you.
[raise lone spotlight on stool in center of black stage]
Today was a strange and sad an happy and wonderful day. Today I got to meet Hudson Casey - Chris and Angie's newest baby. He is a doll. Today I also got to say goodbye to Uncle Wayne. We have such a short time here on earth. Some shorter than others. My brother told me today on our way down to Alex for the funeral that one of his friends lost their baby at birth recently. To grace this earth for mere minutes before leaving it behind is difficult to comprehend. As the dad put it, "I kissed my little girl for the first and last time today." I think my brother summed it up well is saying. "it makes you look at Sophia and thank God."
I know the tears I cried and am crying are selfish ones. They are because I wanted more time. I wasn't ready to say goodbye yet. I wasn't ready for people I love to hurt like this. I wish I could give Frances a great big hug and not let go until the hurt stopped. I know with time it gets easier even though it will never go away. And I know that my Uncle Wayne is in a better place with no pain and no ailments and is celebrating with God. It doesn't take it away but it does make it easier. Though it does still make a person think.
[blackout.]
All the world's a stage,
And all the men and women merely players:
They have their exits and their entrances;
[Enter Hudson stage left. Exit Uncle Wayne stage right.]
I will always love you.
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