Saturday, 8 July 2017

A legend lives forever.

My favourite phrases are "it is not the end of the world" and "it is not like life or death”. The boys have heard them hundreds of times by now. And they will hear them some more times for sure.

They are exaggerated statements and therein lays their usefulness. By juxtaposing anything against such drastic events, I hope to give "anything" less importance! Sometimes though, it feels like it is the end of the world...

Last 2-3 weeks, we have all been concerned for my mom's health. The concern began on Father's Day and concluded last Thursday. My mom is going to be fine. Around the same time frame, my friend H's mom, was going through a health crisis as well. Just found out this morning that H's mom is not going to make it…

H is 14 hours ahead of me in terms of where she lives. Even with this time difference, she managed to call me right in the middle of my crying after I got Hans' CW result. I was alone and in the basement and totally wallowing in self-pity. H called to tell me to stop crying. It was one of those incredible moments. She put things in perspective.

Today, I am almost afraid to call her. I don't know what to say to my friend. However, I will gather the courage to call her. 

At least, I want her to know I am here for her. At most, I want her to know that I have been inspired by her mom's life. H's mom recently published a book. It was a wonderful testament to the fact that anything is possible at any age. It made me want to take a flight and visit with her…I was that inspired!

A life that inspires others truly never ends. It is what legends are made of. In my mind, H's mom is a legend. She will continue to live no matter what happens next!
 

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