A Grief Observed
Today we said goodbye to Stuart's cousin, Will. It wasn't unexpected -- I guess the only good thing that can be said about AIDS is that it generally gives you a chance to say your goodbyes. It was just far, far too soon. 34 is way too young to die.
Will was a quietly cheerful young man who had already made his mark on the world. He had started a successful business, bought and renovated a home, loved and then buried his lover. Maybe he's happier now that he's with Paul again. I just know that we will miss both of them oh, so much.
Will's sister Amber gave a beautiful eulogy. She had put her entire life on hold for the past year just to be with Will and said that at one point she was afraid that the only important thing she would do in life was help her brother die well, then she realized that maybe that was ok. Amber, you did good! Will was able to die with dignity, surrounded by love.
I'm sure eventually a poem will come out of this, but right now my muse is stuck and I just want a chance to be gently sad.
Will was a quietly cheerful young man who had already made his mark on the world. He had started a successful business, bought and renovated a home, loved and then buried his lover. Maybe he's happier now that he's with Paul again. I just know that we will miss both of them oh, so much.
Will's sister Amber gave a beautiful eulogy. She had put her entire life on hold for the past year just to be with Will and said that at one point she was afraid that the only important thing she would do in life was help her brother die well, then she realized that maybe that was ok. Amber, you did good! Will was able to die with dignity, surrounded by love.
I'm sure eventually a poem will come out of this, but right now my muse is stuck and I just want a chance to be gently sad.