A passing...

It seems a new path is in store for others this year , as well . My dear friend of 34 years lost her husband earlier this week . Although a difficult person to live with , she was always quick to remind of the small kindnesses he performed , despite his illness . It is sad how the recent events of the past year and a half have changed the responses between people . Where once , a death brought family , friends and neighbors running to help and comfort , that comfort is conspicuous by its absence... especially from those thought to be the very first to show up ! Where are the visits , meals and phone calls , not only now , but before the passing...during the decline and suffering of the patient and his wife - the 24/7 caregiver...also in need of care ??? Has the "milk of human kindness" truly dried up in those we love and counted on ? For their sakes , in the final accounting , I hope not .