1/3/10 - Seeing Renee

Today is a family day. Jen and Joe are on their way. Renee is in town on sad business. Her friend, who is dying of cancer, wanted Renee to help usher her to the other side. Renee is coming by later for a small love-fill-up to help hold her together through this service to her friend. I am inspired by Renee's open heart and her absolute devotion to this strange, yet honorable, assignment.

When you grow up with someone, you often miss out on their growing. You see them through the lens of your youth. All of a sudden though, during this visit, I see her sharp and clear. I see the light of so many years of love in her eyes and the honesty and goodness in her mouth. I see all the careful lines that carry stories of old worries and wounds, and I can also see those other fantastic creases that remind you of everytime she has ever smiled or laughed herself into overflowing. I am loving looking at her and really seeing her. She is more beautiful than ever before.