Monday, February 11, 2008

In Memory of Meta

At some point during her treatment, Annette sat in the cancer clinic waiting room. Another patient and she began small talk. It turned out that this co-patient belonged to the same denominational church as Annette in another city. Annette felt compelled to share that Ryan had Down Syndrome, which she normally did not share in the course of small talk conversation. It turned out that Meta had a foster sibling with Down Syndrome. The two felt a strong connection after finding so many similarities about their lives and developed an immediate and strong bond. At the prayer service last fall, Annette was very committed in her desire to also pray for Meta and Marisa. Meta was able to attend the service and it was moving to see the two women in such similar circumstances embrace each other in tears and love.

Meta made the trip to the visitation after Annette died. I know it was an effort filled trip. I told Meta how much her friendship meant to Annette and she also proclaimed the same. She then told me that she was even a little jealous of Annette that now her pain was over and she was in heaven.

Meta finished her fight and now is pain free in heaven. I'm sure they had a wonderful reunion together. Tom was able to visit with Meta one last time the week before she died.

We think of her husband and children as they journey the valley of grief and pray for their peace. Meta was 53.

5 comments:

All 4 My Gals said...

Oh Lisa, this cancer beast is really ticking me off! Much love to you and many prayers for Meta's family.

Jan Steck Huffman said...

thinking of Meta and her family, and you all of course.

Betsy said...

I remember Annette speaking of Meta - may her family find peace and strength during this time.

Nic's right - cancer is a beast - one that needs its as* kicked...

The Mom said...

Thinking of Meta and her family and keeping them in our prayers.

Anonymous said...

Peace be with Meta's family and my prayers are with them all.