Last year when I was away staying with my brother Lindsay and his wife Kathy during a very sad time in my life, I received news that my mother in law had passed away. It was almost more than I could bear and I cried and cried for the loss of this precious soul. It is the anniversary of her passing today; 1 year. She was a very special lady and we grew close over the almost 26 years that we had known each other. We had similar interests. We both enjoyed painting, art, music,nature, gardens and mostly we enjoyed talking about our spiritual journey, the bible and our relationship with Jesus. It was a very satisfying friendship and she made me feel loved and accepted. She was a very special person in my life.
Her funeral was being conducted in her home town, a plane flight, far away. I needed to make arrangements for my little dog Milly to be looked after for another week, so that I could attend her funeral. I was not able to extend the care time for Milly and a request for help was sent out. Ro, who I only knew a little, offered to take her in. I was so grateful that solutions were found to any complications during this deep period of grief allowing me to attend Mum's funeral without any added burdens.
Since then, Ro and I have formed a much closer relationship. Milly has not forgotten her visit with Ro. always greeting her with much enthusiasm and excitement and Ro always takes the time to give her the attention they she so desires. One month ago, Ro visited and when Milly and I answered the door, she was holding a huge bunch of camellias from her garden. The stems were full of buds and continued to produce big pink flowers for 3 weeks. They still have a few buds that may still produce flowers. I relocated the vase holding the camellia's to upstairs porch, hoping that the new environment will encourage new blossoms.
I spoke to Ro on the phone today. Her voice is always soothing and full of wisdom and care. She makes me feel safe and I trust her. I look forward to seeing her again on Wednesday. I hope and pray that Ro and I will have a long friendship that grows deeper as the years pass.