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| Friday, September 11, 2015, 1:04:44 AM |
I had the honor and pleasure of meeting Mr. and Mrs. DC a few years ago. Such a lovely couple, and obviously very much in love with each other. I knew of the troubles she was having, but she came out anyway and we all had a great time together. Talking with her and Mr. over the years, I learned how she bounced back every time her Atrophy, or its side effects, knocked her down. I knew she was a fighter, a survivor. More than that, I knew she didn’t let anything stand in her way - that she was determined to live life to its fullest, no matter what her “disability”. Those of us that knew her on status knew of her quick wit and her irreverent, naughty nature. She was wide open, no holds barred, pedal to the metal all the way. Whenever she made an appearance in status, she quickly had the joint jumping. Through it all, she kept a golden heart and soul, both ready to help anyone that was in pain, physical or emotional. Testimonials and tributes to her generous spirit have flooded her Facebook page, all coming from those she has helped reach their true potential over the years. I spent a couple of hours talking with DC this morning. I learned a lot more about the lady whom he loved beyond all measure, and who loved him equally. She was a fighter, right up to the very end. Even with the sepsis ravaging her body, she tried to battle back. It took a word from DC for her to let go, else she would still be fighting. Mr. DC will be the first to tell anyone that Mrs. has inspired him, from the time they first met, to be a better man. Through all the pain, she never lost her devotion to her man, and worked hard to show him her love every day. I often told my brother that I was envious of the depth of the love they had for each other. And I only said it because it is the truth. Through all the years and tears, they never lost sight of this most important fact of life. One other aspect of her life that not many knew about was her unshaken Faith in the Almighty, and in a life everlasting in Heaven. Her one wish, when she ascended to her new Home, was not to have the wings of angels, but to be able to run free. Unchained from the pain and the limits her body imposed. Brother, this part is for you. As your beautiful wife passed from this life to the next, you saw a smile on her face. She may have seen someone on the other side, but I prefer to think that she heard your final words “I Love You”. And that this is why she was smiling. And when next you see her Brother, she will be waiting for you, with a body that is as perfect as her heart and soul. This song was a favorite of Mrs. DC. It was played at her funeral service. I can think of no better song for her than this. [img] http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee424/tuxedojunction/Sunrises%20and%20sunsets/83e52e0b-a2df-4a39-a95a-d705b8d73f11_zpshxn4hmwm.jpg [/img] |
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