When she was good and ready

[fimbrethil]

102 years old is a long time to live. I think when someone lives to be that old, the idea of them dying can become silly, you almost think they will just keep living. Katherine Murphy, a dear friend and chosen family of the Colhouns, once said that if God himself came down to take her, she would tell Him she wasn't going until she was good and

Comments

[dafydd]

I have every reason to think my last words will be, "I wasn't done, yet!"

And, hooray for fiery women!

[fimbrethil]

She was definitely a fire brand. I'm pretty sure she chose her own time, when she was good and ready.

[geekdiva]

That is a wonderful tribute.

[fimbrethil]

She was a remarkable woman. :)

[mjlayman]

Lovely commentary.

[fimbrethil]

Thank you. It's hard to sum up that long a life.

[pbristow]

[HUGS]

I am reminded of a large fridge magment my sister has:
"I was put on this earth to achieve a certain number of things. I'm so far behind I'll never die!"

[fimbrethil]

Thank you, Paul.

Heh. Aunt Katherine wanted everything just so, including when she was done with this world.

[pbristow]

[RE-READS IN DAYLIGHT] "Magment"? Try magnet, Paul.

Although magment is a lovely word... But what should it mean? A fragment of a magnet? A moment of magnificence? The use of volcanic lava as a form of cement?

[fimbrethil]

It's okay, I dismissed it as possible tiddliness. :)

[tempusfrangit]

*says a prayer*