When I began this BLOG, I selected a template. It happened to be of Hummingbirds. Hummingbirds are fascinating! I could have never predicted what I would be doing October 2, 2011. Watching Hummingbirds. They are amazing. On Monday February 1, 2011, my sister Kathy slipped from this life and peacefully went HOME. She is my little sister. She often took on the role of wiser sister. Her 50th birthday would have been February 28, 2011. When she was no longer able to walk and in some ways put her thoughts into words, she lay in a Hospice Hospital Bed in the family room. She seemed to enjoy looking outside and watching the Hummingbirds feed from the bright red feeders. Their wings so fast, you could barely see them. Hours of watching the Hummingbirds. We would ask "do you see the birds?" and she would say, "I think so".
Later on, months later... our brother Steve said he was outside where the feeders were and a Hummingbird fearlessly hovered around him. He said "HI KATHY!" I love to think that while I know she isn't here to visit with, she finds ways to be with us. It was a gift from Kathy that day... how many Hummingbirds fly so close and so long near a human?
I know for sure Kathy is resting and in a perfect place. her FAITH was the compass in her life. Life wasn't always easy, gentle or kind, but she NEVER complained. I never heard her complain when she found out she had Breast Cancer. I NEVER heard her complain when she found out she had a terminal brain tumor. She was a faithful servant of God. She was a faithful evangelist. When I was dealing with my own heartache, she called and we prayed. I was driving (so as tempted as I was, I kept my eyes open). She was my sister, my friend. She has a LOVELY, SWEET, Daughter and we thank God daily for Sarah. In this time of uncertainty, the world events seem so fragile, more and more loved ones are struck with this terrible thing called Cancer. This month, we see a lot of PINK. We remember those who have lost a loved one to Breast Cancer, and those who fought and survived. If you see a Pink horizon, or a Pink roll of Paper Towels... say a prayer for those who still suffer. Those who are missing someone and those who are living with this disease. My mom, too, has had Breast Cancer. It is real and it is big and it touches all of us. I am praying today for YOU, your family... as you read this, remember that person today and say a prayer. We do pray for healing and for medical science to catch this terrible disease. I send my love to you today. Kathy, I love you. You are at the top of my list of heroes. I know you are saving my place and have joined Uncle Mick, Gram, Grandma and our Grandpas, Auntie Harriet and you are probably serving coffee and doughnuts for the faithful. Seriously, we miss you, we think of you. Your heart is a beacon of LIGHT, of LIFE. As I said goodbye that January day, I kissed your forehead and said "see you soon". God be with you til we meet again.
