My faith tells me that when God calls you to come home it is a wonderful thing. But, my weak, human side still fears death and screams out "fight to stay here on earth" with the people who love you so much!
My dear friend Madonna, no not THAT Madonna, was advised just before Christmas that she has breast cancer and that her prognosis, at that time, was not promising. She had an MRI last week and was to see the specialist yesterday. I dread calling her today.
I've known Madonna for 24 years, since the day we moved onto this street. We've raised our children together, swam in each others pools, traded perennials from our gardens, shared coffee and stories, attended the same little white clapboard church, lived a lifetime together. Darn it, she's survived raising 4, YES FOUR, boys! Her reward ought to be a ticket to a long and happy lifetime, right? She is the kindest, most soulful and Christian person I know........her name really should be Grace as she lives her life full....of.....grace.
Pray for dear Madonna "Grace" please. Pray for me as this is my first close friend to have a life threatening illness, I'm so very frightened of what lies ahead. But, maybe my fears are all for naught. I should call Madonna now...........
I am really trying hard to BEJOYFUL.............
