I took this picture two weeks ago today in the hopes of finding articulate--and ideally, beautiful--words to accompany it in honor of sweet Patricia of the blog "Simply Balisha" (and another blog for years before that one). Only a month after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer, Pat has entered a hospice facility and has posted her goodbye in her final blog post. She has found words, and I still have not. Clergyman Phillips Brooks once shared his belief that none of us can be good without the world somehow being benefited by that person's goodness, and since I can't seem to find my own words this month, I'll simply agree with his as I nod toward Pat. ♥
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
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I did not know your friend..but have just gone to visit..and perused past posts.
A beautiful courageous woman..with an equally courageous family.
Blogs do mean a lot.
♥
To each and every one..that nurtures one..the people we meet..the words we read..
The connections..
They mean a lot..
Patricia said it..and you show us all the time.
I did not know of this lady - but I'll remember her in my prayers.
Dear Val,
You have my love being sent to you today for your comfort. I know this must be very difficult for you and I am so sorry.
Please do write to us and express how you feel if it will help you.
Many caring thoughts,
Your Friend, Lily
So sorry about your friend, Val. Thanks so much for sharing her blog. It is a joy. Both of you are in my thoughts.
Tina
aurathentic@gmail.com
Dear Val ~ It has been hard dealing with the news about our dear Balisha.
She is a source of love and encouragement to all of us, even now.
Love and hugs to you ~ FlowerLady
What a wonderfully courageous woman. One can only hope that if faced with the same thing in our own lives we could be half as courageous. (((((hugs))))) Sending you comfort and prayers. I know how it feels to be losing and to lose a very good friend. It hurts beyond imagination, but our lives are left better for them having been in them. Love. xxoo
Balisha has been a source f encouragement and compassion to me. I am heartbroken and will miss her.
Thank you all for your kindness--toward me, toward Pat and her family, and toward each other. ♥
Balisha/Patricia and I have followed each others blogs for several years. For quite a while she was the first person to comment on my blog as soon as I put up a post. I always loved reading her posts. Her last poem was so beautiful, I will treasure it. She is a truly remarkable person and will be missed by so many. I share your sadness. ~ Diane
I'm sorry for your loss, Diane. I just "met" Pat last year or maybe the year before and wish I'd had more time. Peace to you.
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