Dear Uncle,
After two decades, I finally held your hand again.
I was overwhelmed over the spark in your eyes,
when I shared with you
who I was.
I did not initially recognize you
without your brother
pointing you out to me.
Eventually, I started to see you
how I remembered you.
I saw your fight,
and your willing to exist.
I am so sorry that our healthcare system failed you.
I am so sorry that our family distance failed you.
Please know that your brother loved you so much.
I felt the helplessness that he felt
as he had no say
in your continued care.
I was so happy to intervene
to help him understand
what was being done and
what has to be in done in the future.
My dad began to make peace
within himself, and
I found comfort that
the heaviness that we both felt was given over
to a Higher Power.
Often times, I find comfort
in knowing that my loved ones exist.
So when I find out that they exist no more,
it hurts.
This world will pass
so rest in peace until
we meet again.
With love,
Forever,
Your niece.
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