Thank you for writing this remembrance of Alisa. You lost a friend and mentor, but everyone loses something when anyone is taken by illness “before their time’. It reminds us that life with a capital “L” is unpredictable, and that we should savor every moment, even the crappy ones like when some you care about gets sick or dies…there’s gotta be some good that can come from such sadness, even if it’s merely a heightened awareness of our own uncertain prospects of living long and in good health.
So maybe play some sad songs as you exercise, and think of all the good laughs you’ve enjoyed and maybe do a little dance in your living room when nobody’s there to ask whether dancing still makes you happy, and if it does, what is making you cry.
What a softly fierce share. It sweeps you up with love and good vibes but it’s also moving forward in spite of fear or the unknown. I’m sorry for such a intimate loss- ((hugs))
Reminded me to message an inspirational friend of my own who's been in hospice that I'm thinking of her. She hasn't posted on caringbridge in a couple weeks. An upbeat, brilliant woman.
Thanks for the remembrances wrapped in remembrance. Catalyzed my memories and more, Martha.
You have my deepest sympathy, Martha. I am grateful to read about her.
Thank you for writing this remembrance of Alisa. You lost a friend and mentor, but everyone loses something when anyone is taken by illness “before their time’. It reminds us that life with a capital “L” is unpredictable, and that we should savor every moment, even the crappy ones like when some you care about gets sick or dies…there’s gotta be some good that can come from such sadness, even if it’s merely a heightened awareness of our own uncertain prospects of living long and in good health.
So maybe play some sad songs as you exercise, and think of all the good laughs you’ve enjoyed and maybe do a little dance in your living room when nobody’s there to ask whether dancing still makes you happy, and if it does, what is making you cry.
What a softly fierce share. It sweeps you up with love and good vibes but it’s also moving forward in spite of fear or the unknown. I’m sorry for such a intimate loss- ((hugs))
FUCK and so many other expletives. Sending love to you 💕
I’m sorry to hear this sad news about this beautiful person. My condolences.
Reminded me to message an inspirational friend of my own who's been in hospice that I'm thinking of her. She hasn't posted on caringbridge in a couple weeks. An upbeat, brilliant woman.
Thanks for the remembrances wrapped in remembrance. Catalyzed my memories and more, Martha.
So sorry for your loss, Martha. I wish I had known her.
Thanks, MB. Your posts always keep us down close to the core of things.
This is so beautiful, Martha.
Alisa was an amazing teacher and friend. I mourn her loss.
Sending love to you and rage to Cancer. I am so sorry for your loss.
Sorry to hear of this, Martha. What an enormous loss for you. We’ll be with you.
Thank you for the inspiration in your post, Martha. May her memory be a blessing.
Sorry for your loss. Way too much of this around.
Sending hugs….
I’m so sorry for your loss of this amazing woman. 💪🌸