Courage, Strength, Hope, ....and a whole lot of respect. That's what I'm reminded of whenever I see the colour violet. Why? Simply as the colour and a friend share the same name. A friend who's lived through more and endured more than I've ever had to. Than most people. Than anyone I know. More than I'd ever want to. More, I fear, than I could live through. I hope to never have to live through such things. A friend whose heart has stopped so many times I'm amazed she is still here. A friend who continues to amaze doctors and everyone she comes in contact with. A friend presently in a serious showdown with cancer.
I'd say she still clings onto life, but I think the truth is that really, life still clings on to her. Not wanting to let her go. Let her leave. Life would miss her here.
I'm with life. There's lots to amaze about in terms of her medical history, as well as her medical present, but none of that is what comes to mind when I think of her.
It's not the unbelievable medical history that draws people to Vy. No, It's Vy herself. When I think of her, life is what comes to mind. Life in all it's glory. Life in a no matter what, embrace the day, embrace the time, carry on and live for those who have passed before you. Live your life. Find love. True love. Friends. Happiness. Embrace the moments, hold them and let each one fight to pass. Be yourself, and let yourself shine through to the world. That dim light you think you shine might be a whole lot brighter than you think!
Yes, the colour violet reminds me, silently but with the voice of a lion, to embrace each day. Start the day happy as I'm awake. Alive. Mobile and fed. To breath in blue skies. To delight in raindrops. To wonder at the moon and the millions of stars. To remember to smile in the face of adversity. To get up, dust oneself off, and to carry on when tough times strike.
This knowledge is a priceless gift. Worthy of kings. Quite a gift from someone who I'm simply happy to call friend. Not all things in life need to be involved, complicated, or difficult. Sometimes the best things are just that, simple and easy. They just flow.
I hope life and Vy get to roar together again. In the mean time, take a look around and find something to be thankful for. There's lots, if you are looking. Relax, grab a moment, and enjoy your life.
5 comments:
A beautiful tribute to Vy and life, Peter! Said with such caring and sincerity. I think Wayne Dyer or Deepak Chopra would have been proud!
My heartfelt wishes are sent to Vy for strength during her bout with cancer.
Have a wonderful day, pv! :))
I am going to zip back to hospital just to read this for her. I know she will be very touched that someone she thinks highly of thinks so much of her. Nice one Handsome Pete! And totally accurate to. Especially the part about life clinging to her. It will not fall away from her no matter what. She is a wonder. Dare I say a small wonder? (She will kick my arse when she reads that but I can not help that she is so tiny!) It does add to that whole adorable thing she has going on.
Amen, Brother.
Beautiful tribute to your friend, Pete.
Sending you both love and best wishes
I just read and posted an article about "the miracle fruit" which is helping those who are undergoing chemotherapy. If you'd like to copy and paste it for Vy, by all means, Peter.
I hope she's stronger today!
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