Never let it be said that I forget my friends
Recently overheard a mother and daughter in their last moments together at
the airport. They had announced the departure. Standing near the security
gate, they hugged and the mother said, "I love you and I wish you enough".
The daughter replied, "Mom, our life together has been more than enough.
Your love is all I ever needed. I wish you enough, too, Mom". They kissed
and the daughter left. The mother walked over to the window where I was
seated. Standing there I could see she wanted and needed to cry. I tried
not to intrude on her privacy but she welcomed me in by asking, "Did you
ever say good-bye to someone knowing it would be forever?". "Yes, I
have," I replied. "Forgive me for asking, but why is this a forever
good-bye?". "I am old and she lives so far away. I have challenges ahead
and the reality is - the next trip back will be for my funeral," she said
2007-10-03
16:36:25
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