Pulchritudinous was one of the first few words I learned on my own when challenged by Amber-Lee Blake many many moons ago to learn more words than what I was taught. Its one of the few that has stuck with me throughout the years…
In the end, the cancer finally won, but not without her fighting back. She was a fighter and blissful to be around. She was not about to let it slow her down either. She had made up her mind, and was going to do the things she was going to do before leaving. Between us, there were never good byes or hellos, just a pause on the conversation. Even if that pause was a few years.
I remember when I had first come out of the hospital and needed a baby sitter one day. When trying to figure out, just called out of the blue to ask, and there was absolutely no hesitation. “Of course I will!” Then she got on to me for doing to much from trying to cook all day. She even hearted Nigel (#NigelTheMannequin).
I won’t say this is good bye. Ill just talk you later. So this parting glass is for you m’dear.