4 years ago, on this night, i was in a hospital room with my best friend at the center of the room. she was lying there, almost lifeless, near death in the terms of her brain's activity.
but her spirit was far from gone.
one last time, erin managed to gather all of us to see love and strength embodied in a small but mighty body. it was her spirit that showed love and strength and continues to do so.
i saw erin today in the ozark hills, in being reminded of God's beauty. i saw her in the sunset, remembering the drives we would make across the eastern plains as the sunset blanketed our conversations about the big and small things.
500 miles away, 4 years gone by, the pain of losing my best friend still remains. and, i have a feeling, it will still sting 4 years from now.
losing someone you love takes a lifetime of learning.
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