I am awake, I am alive, and this morning my thoughts go out to him …
Him, the one I literally and physically fought to protect. Him, the one I literally and physically fought. Him, that I love. Him, that I have hated. Him, that so often made me laugh. Him, that has so often made me scream out in anger. Him, my baby brother.
A baby no more, for he too is now in his fifties. His life, nothing like any of us had ever imagined, but I pray in some safe way he is happy. I pray he has friends. I pray … he isn’t hurting anyone. Because sometimes the ones we love choose paths we cannot even imagine and all we can do is love and pray.
Text sent and responded to. Keeping my promise Mom.
Happy birthday Rob. Happy birthday.
Praying for my brother. Praying for my friends. Praying for all I love. It seems like a great day to pray.
I love you!
HUGSSSSSSSS
Sandi
***This is an excerpt from Sandi’s most recent book, “I am Awake …”. available for purchase on her website or on Amazon.ca.***
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