I just found out that my friend Terri from my cancer support group passed away. This death... this death makes me angry. She was a wonderful woman - funny, loving, open hearted with lots left to do in this life. Her husband is a terrific man who was devoted to her, and I know his heart is broken, her children are great kids, but they still need a mother's guidance - heck, even some of her son's friends looked on her as a mom-substitute - they're going to be missing her as well. Cancer is a senseless, frustrating, terror of a disease, and people have to deal with it every single day. Why on earth Ebola gets all the attention is beyond my comprehension.
At any rate... goodbye, Terri. I will miss your hugs and your smile and your sense of wonder with the world. You were the kind of teacher I would like for every child to experience, you were a wonderful wife and you were an instant friend. I hope you are pain-free and have a pleasant garden to wait for Carter in.
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