Journal entry by Penny Wood —
Today Penny sleeping a lot and under heavy medication. I have some special friends here helping me. We brought in a hospital bed for more comfort and safety. A Cna
came in to sponge bath her and clean her nails.
She is not very lucid and cannot talk well, but able to answer yes or no questions sometimes.
I feel her going deeper and away from me.
My heart is despondent and ripped open.
I did not know it was possible to hurt this much.
But that is the price of loving someone so deeply.
I do thank my higher power for our love, even the difficult times.
You came
We touched
I grew
I laughed, I cried
I soared, I woke
You were gone
As quick as a hummingbird
As softly as a dandelions brush
Across my lips
Our time as short as a blink
But never to be erased
How can I forget you,
My love
You are etched in my heart
like the vessels of love
That map our life together
I will miss you everyday
I will see your smile
In the sun that peaks out
On cloudy days
Your fragrance will follow me
On lonely nights
And I will know you are at peace
I will miss you more then
100 sorrows
Or a thousand teardrops
You are my truest love
Forever
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