I visited a loved one today, and it truly feels like death may be knocking on her door in the not too long future. Though I knew this person was in poor health, it hit me today with greater strength. Now it's time to rework the routines of visits and care in the days, weeks, and perhaps, months, and maybe year(s) to come.
This isn't the first time I've been this close to death, but this is the closest person to me that I've experienced this with. What will I do?
I'll shift my schedule in order to give more--hold on to the final days with greater love and care. In some ways I'll immerse myself in this experience because this is a chapter of life, a chapter of truth, a chapter of learning and living that is both sad and rich.
Onward.