Today I gave Judge Warner the last kiss I'll ever be able to give him. The cancer that he fought last year (and we had hoped he had won the battle against) came back 3 months ago, and the chemo and radiation was just too much for his body to take this time. He's been in ICU for a week with pneumonia, kidney failure, and heart problems, but his will is so strong that he's been trying to pull through it all. Because of his strong will his friends and family, which are many, have all had a chance to visit with him and tell him how much they love him, and to hope and pray that he would get better. He must have decided today that he was just too tired to fight it any longer. He lost consciousness and isn't expected to regain it.
For the last 22 years this man has been my boss and my surrogate dad and my best friend. I came to work for him when I was 20 years old. My Mom & Dad say that he finished up my raisin', and they're right. He liked to tell people that him & I have lasted longer than both of his marriages did.
I wasn't ready to say good-bye.
1 comment:
My thoughts are with you. Saying a final good-bye is never easy. You always spoke of the judge as a kind and gentle person. I'm glad he was a part of your life. We'll talk soon. Love you!
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