Dear Garth,
Saturday Morning, Arlene called Jamie
and said you were in the hospital all week. She said that the cancer
has spread throughout your body and there may even be a mass in your
heart. She said you were willing to have visitors. Jamie suggested we
visit Sunday. I told her we would see what Sunday brings. Since then,
I have been writing this letter, to you, in my mind.
After our last conversation, I realized
you were saying goodbye to me. You were accepting and peaceful and
you said, “I am sorry I have such bad news.” I was taken back by
your apology. I gradually realized you were saying goodbye to me. In
the following weeks you did not want visitors. I respect that.
How do I say goodbye to someone who
came into my life when I was fourteen months old? I seem to remember
when we were both in diapers. I was two plus, perhaps, and you were
just learning to walk. You have always been right over my shoulder;
just a glance away. Even when you were not there physically; all that
I had to do, was think of you, and I would know your presence. I don't
ask you to delay your departure. I know there is greater wisdom, than
I have, that determines the time we leave this planet.
But we shared this planet for almost
eighty years; I will be able to go on without you, but there will be
a hole in my life, for awhile. Perhaps when you have explored your
new plane of existence you will come back and visit sometimes. I
could use an extra guide. I need a strong nudge in the right
direction on some occasions.
I think our sojourn in this life is
short. Too short, to appreciate all we are learning. We are learning
the meaning of Love. We are learning to be kind to each other. We are
learning, Love is Oneness. We are learning the golden rule is not a
recommendation, it is law. What we do to others we do to ourselves
and vice versa. But this is not a place to be preachy. You know all
that, as well as I do. It was by watching great beings of love, like
you, that I was able to confirm the truth of it.
Yes, I will miss you but it is okay.
Say hello, for me, to our relatives and friends who passed before. I
think I will be staying on this planet for awhile longer. I have some
important work to do. I can use all the help from the other side that
I can get.
My heart goes out to your wife and
children. I will be here for them if they need someone to talk to.
They are strong, loving beings. They will be all right.
I may have a chance to see you before
you leave. If I don't, perhaps someone could read this to you.
Thank you very, very much for sharing
this life with me for nearly eighty years. I love you very much.
Your Loving Brother, Gregg
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