Recognizing Love
Posted by Michelle Churchill on Feb 27th, 2008
While I am trying to find out whether or not dating can bring me the love of my life or mend my wounded ego, I am confronted with true sorrow. One of my best friends in the world calls to let me know that her brother is very ill.
I am stunned.
His young body has been attacked by cancer for a few short months. It is untenable that he could possibly lose his battle. I have known him for years and have met his wife. I think about the love they have for each other and how tragic it would be if that love would be ripped from this physical world.
Within days of the initial call my friend calls to let me know that friends and family are participating in a blog of sorts to jointly keep up with the progress of his treatment.
I am overwhelmed. He is so sick that even a hug from his family could put him in danger.
I am sure it is not my hormones that are the cause for my tears. I am struck by the deep love he feels from his family, his friends and his wife.
I cry for the tragedy of a life assaulted so young.
I cry for my friend’s helplessness.
I cry because I want to be in love.
I cry because I’m afraid of loss.
I cry over the beauty of the love I witness in each post.
I realize that there is no greater force in the universe than love.
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