The Loudness of Silence
November 11, 2016 at 10:28 in the morning, my best friend, my buddy, my Aunt passed away leaving a silence in my life. I don’t know if every family has one member that one is close to but in mine, it was her. Ever since I can remember she was the one I would go to and tell all my secrets. If I had a problem or just wanted to talk I would go to her. In her later years we would talk 2 or 3 times a week for at least 2 hours. We would talk about everything and nothing. She loved politics. She would have political discussion with only me. She never wanted to have that subject on the table with anyone else. She said it would cause problems if it were a conversation with someone on the other side. She had been failing in health for the last several years. In and out of the hospital or rehab centers. Some centers were a horror story for her. She was the most gracious, calm, agreeable person. Never wanted to make waves. I remember one time talking to her while she was in a rehab center. She said they treated her terribly. He food was so bad that she didn’t even know what it was. I said “get up, get dressed, call a cab and go home” She said “I can’t. The doctor won’t let me” After several minutes of trying to explain to her that she could do whatever she wanted, I realized it was time to stop. She was old school. The doctor was right! The memories I have of her AND with her will last the rest of my life. I still look at the phone, ready to pick it up and call. I guess it will take a while to realize that those precious conversations have gone silent……….until.
Until the next time…..may your days be bright with laughter and filled with an abundance of love.