Three days ago, I was reading one of my older blogposts, when I noticed a comment from Amy Gerlich. I clicked on her blog to see her latest project.
I did what felt right. Then, I wanted to do something more, but was unsure. I sent an email to Amy.
I did not hear back. I reassured myself - she must be busy. Shoo away dark thoughts, I admonished myself.
This morning, my mom called me to give me the news. My dear friend Angel passed away this morning. She lost the battle to rheumatoid arthritis and associated complications.
I had called her on Sunday but she did not pick up the phone. May be she was in pain. That hurts.
I cannot drop everything and go to India. That hurts.
I wish I can hug her mom, but I cannot. That hurts.
I wish I could see our common friends, hold them, and cry my heart out. I cannot and that hurts.
I know she is not in pain anymore. But it still hurts.
I came to work an hour late. The day was a blur. Paul called to check how I was doing.
Being at work helps, I replied.
Then I checked my email. And there was the response from Amy.
I was waiting for Amy's permission before I did anything more. I could have received this response any other day, any other time. But I received it today (this afternoon) when I needed it the most. Thank you, Universe.
I can stop hurting now - Bye Angel. I can start helping now - Hello Axel.
Axel is Amy's little boy who is just over three months old. Axel is a special needs baby and had surgery at three days old, and another at ten days old. Axel has Dandy walker and hydrocephalus among other disabilities. He will need her care 24-7, as he will have weekly doctor appointments for a long time.
Here is the link to Axel's GoFundMe page
I have made a small donation. I urge you to make a donation too. Just $10, more if you can. If 300 people give $10 each, we would meet the goal.
And if you can share this information on your blog or facebook or IG, I'd love it.
I did what felt right. Then, I wanted to do something more, but was unsure. I sent an email to Amy.
I did not hear back. I reassured myself - she must be busy. Shoo away dark thoughts, I admonished myself.
This morning, my mom called me to give me the news. My dear friend Angel passed away this morning. She lost the battle to rheumatoid arthritis and associated complications.
I had called her on Sunday but she did not pick up the phone. May be she was in pain. That hurts.
I cannot drop everything and go to India. That hurts.
I wish I can hug her mom, but I cannot. That hurts.
I wish I could see our common friends, hold them, and cry my heart out. I cannot and that hurts.
I know she is not in pain anymore. But it still hurts.
I came to work an hour late. The day was a blur. Paul called to check how I was doing.
Being at work helps, I replied.
Then I checked my email. And there was the response from Amy.
I was waiting for Amy's permission before I did anything more. I could have received this response any other day, any other time. But I received it today (this afternoon) when I needed it the most. Thank you, Universe.
I can stop hurting now - Bye Angel. I can start helping now - Hello Axel.
Axel is Amy's little boy who is just over three months old. Axel is a special needs baby and had surgery at three days old, and another at ten days old. Axel has Dandy walker and hydrocephalus among other disabilities. He will need her care 24-7, as he will have weekly doctor appointments for a long time.
Here is the link to Axel's GoFundMe page
I have made a small donation. I urge you to make a donation too. Just $10, more if you can. If 300 people give $10 each, we would meet the goal.
And if you can share this information on your blog or facebook or IG, I'd love it.
