This week we learnt that our friend and Hamada’s fellow warrior, travelling the same MM road has passed away. He was a lovely gentleman whom we had come to know during the trips to Lincoln County and more so during the recent rounds of Velcade Chemotherapy (both having the same regimes). This gentleman was the subject of my poem “The Man With The White Knitted Hat” which is shown below in a recent post. It has saddened as both very much and we send our heartfelt condolences to his dear wife. "God Speed Keith, your journey with MM was all too short"
Karen Westhaver We always feel a bit diminished when someone sharing our journey seems to have left the path. I pray this this gentleman in the "white knitted cap" is ""home", in that place where there is "no darkness and no turning" no pain and where God wipes away all tears. Courage, dear friends. What a lovely tribute, Susie. Your words are always elegant and heartfelt and paint such vivid pictures. Love to you and H. xxoo
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed one of those things in this journey that is so hard. We meet the most wonderful people along a distressing journey that brighten our days only to lose them. As sad as it always makes me, I feel richer for having known them. Love, Lori
ReplyDeleteThank you Karen for your good insight into how we both felt. I had to 'gather up' H a good deal over this loss, he still refuses to believe Keith has gone and he remains. Love to you x
ReplyDeleteYes Lori, how right you are, all those lovely wonderful people, many met at the beginning of this journey that so enriched our lives far more than we ever realised at the time. Love to you x
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