Have you ever wondered why things happen? Why they happen the way they do! Have you ever sat and just pondered the wonders in this world, the disappointments and the truely overwhelming things that you have seen or been part of?
There are so many things that are out of our control. We try so hard to make everything right all the time, but with little effect in that direction.
You are born. You grow up in the shadow of your parents and are given, what they think you need to succeed in the world. Then you are out on your own to do the things you think are what is expected of you. Your life goes on in a manner in which we think is the way it is suppose to. The plans of all around us tend to interfere with the ones we have. The world continues no matter the outcome around us. Everyone has their own agenda.
I have had the honor of knowing a very special lady, who has been through so much and has always kept a smile on her face. No matter what was thrown at her, she always had a hug and a smile for everyone. She was given a life full of disappointment and hardship. Her body began to fail her some time back. She was told there was a chance with lung transplant, but it would mean stopping the meds she needed to breath for her to be a candidate. Over the past few years this wonderful lady has worked her job, taken care of her family, and anyone else that needed something, and always with a smile on her face. She came to work no matter how she felt. I have seen her go from a vibrant woman to a lady that can barely get from one place to the next due to her breathing issues. But she perseveres in the face of adversity. She has over the past few months become more and more unable to do things without respiratory difficulty. She had quit working due to this issue. She is unable to breath without oxygen at all times. Now comes the bad news.
A few months back she got bad news..... now I am not sure how anything could have been worse. She was given the news that her husband was in need of cancer treatment. Is there anything else this family could endure. The treatments went on as needed. He is doing better, but not fully back to being able to work. People rallied around them and gave them all the help they could. Cleaning, cooking, travel and donations. Whatever these wonderful people could use. We all wrote letters to different shows to let them know of their plite. Her daughter wrote the most moving letter I believe anyone has ever written telling of the things that they have been through.
She told everyone thank you for all they did to make their Christmas one to remember. She has always been so grateful for everyone and everything that was done.
She is back in the hospital again, in ICU with her lungs just not able to function the way they should. We received a note from her husband saying that she has given up. She has fought a long and hard fight. Her poor body has endured so much for so long. She is one of the biggest fighters I have ever met. I know no matter what happens in the next days, her family and friends will be by her side. She is loved by all who have been lucky enough to meet her. We will all pray and hope for the best for her. To anyone that reads this, please keep her and her family in your thoughts and prayers....... They have all been through so much.....
Now the sad news arrived. Nikki passed last evening. Her family has been strong for so long. She fought hard to stay with the people she loved. We are all richer for having had her in our lives. She has given more than her poor body could bear. We love you Nikki. Be safe. Watch over us until we meet again. We love all you have been to us, coworker, friend, mother, wife and above all, just you. Rest my friend, let your poor body rest....... we will take it from here.
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