My Friend today.

I'm now in Chicago at my Mother in Law's home putting my thoughts together. I just came back from spending some precious hours with my friend Debra. She's in critical condition at her home but she was so happy to see me. It was sometimes hard to control my tears but I was pretty strong most of the time. Right now she's wearing this special red pin that I made for her. She loved it. I feel extremely lucky to be able to spend this time with her. 

Comments

[Mandy Saile]

I am so sorry for your difficult time...you must be a wonderful soul to have around at anytime though and what a beautiful gift you gave your friend. Sending you some extra light and stength. XO Mandy.

[Patty Sweede]

God Bless you Elsa-what a sweet time, lovely gesture. You are a great friend.

[Char]

And I'm sure she felt blessed to have seen you and have time with you.
HUGS and my thoughts are with you and your dear friend.
CHar.x

[Lois Collins]

Awww Elsita, what a sad time. I bet your friend was so glad to see you, big big hugs, xxx

[susan]

being with her in the end was a wonderful and special time for both of you. you are both lucky to have known such a friendship. sending love. xx

[Colleen (bcharmer)]

I'm so glad that you got to see Debra to say goodbye in person; it's so important. And good, too, that you could leave a little bit of yourself behind so that she won't feel lonely during her transition. My heart is hurting for you both...

[Elizabeth Mackey]

I'm sure it is a great comfort for your friend to have you there. I sure hope she gets better soon! What a beautiful pin. I'm sure when she is better she will cherish it even more.

[Cathryn Stone]

My heart aches for you reading this..I have lost people close to me and can imagine something of how you are feeling. I know that we have never met but I just love to read your posts - you have created a lovely little creative, thought provoking space in which to spend some time.. your kindness shines through your words, and I have no doubt that you will be of great comfort and joy to your friend in her last days..

[emce-art]

I hope some-one comforts you.

[Ana Gonzalez]

Siento que tu amiga se encuentre en esta dificil situacion. Un abrazo

[Claudia Liliana/rasamalai]

Elsita, mi mamá murió de cáncer hace tres años y ocho meses, tus palabras evocan el dolor y sensación de irrealidad (cercano a la locura) que sentí.

No me imagino las pláticas que estarán teniendo ustedes dos.
A mi madre la alcancé a ver una tarde, una noche y medio día, tuve que regresar por mis hijas y practicamente no hablamos porque ella estaba delirando.

Viendo tu broche me doy cuenta de todo lo que tu amiga ayudó a construir, el recordar todo lo que te apoyó hace no tantos años, lo poco que he leído aqui sobre ella y las cosas tan bellas que has escrito y he visto en este espacio. Al ayudarte a convertirte en una persona tan linda, generosa y libre ella benefició a través tuyo a muchas personas que ni siquiera conocen. De alguna forma es un consuelo y testimonio de todo el amor que te prodiga y me siento agradecida con ella por eso.

[margie oomen]

i am certain it meant the world to her to and that pin is such an affirmation of the goodness in life and nature.

[Alex Mora]

Que el Creador acoja su espiritud en su luz de amor y plenitud. Hasta siempre buena Debra.

[Betty]

My heart goes out to you, dear Elsa.

[Lucia]

Thinking of you....

[bill]

Debra was a special person and you had a deep connection with her. She made a profound impact in our lives. You could even say that Natalie and Diego would not exist without your relationship with her. So she has left behind so much of herself in others. And she was also lucky to have you as a close friend. Touching your own mortality (as I found out last year) or confronting the loss of someone so close is a moment in life to take stock of what really matters. Your drawings and words, as always, give all of us a chance to share this transformative moment. Sorry I am not closer by to share your grieving.

[luis filipe]

I appreciate your post, see you soon.
Best regards!
Sue

[MH]

I love that you have a way to creatively express how you feel. the drawing of debra in her bed is spot on. the good news is that she has been able to be at home surrounded by so many healthy and happy friends and family members - an instant community of debra fans that are bonded by having known her. it is a blessing and a curse and I am grateful that we were there together in our sadness and love and memories

[איפור ערב]

Many thanks for making a truthful effort to explain this. Please keep it up because the internet needs someone like you spreading the word.

[Philadelphia House]

You are a true friend