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October 25, 2010 by Patsy

I come into…

I was rereading a Wendell Berry poem recently in which he says, “I come into the peace of wild things who do not tax their lives with forethought of grief. I come into the presence of still water.”

I love that phrase, “I come into…” He speaks of coming into the peace of wild things who don’t think about grief. My grandmother used to say, “Don’t borrow sorrow from tomorrow.” That’s what he’s saying … to come into peace … to not worry about future difficulties. A worthy goal … to have peace.

In this same poem he writes about resting in the grace of the world. I love that sentiment – resting in grace.

Grace is my constant companion. I am thankful..

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Epitaphs for Patsy

In a document she left behind for a good friend, Patsy listed five possible epitaphs that could be used at the time of her passing.

  • ‘Lived Fully. Laughed Loudly. Gave generously. Gone.’
  • ‘Lived, Laughed and Loved. Continuing that elsewhere.’
  • ‘Lived fully every day. No regrets now.’
  • ‘The journey continues It has been magical.’
  • ‘A magical journey so far no regrets.’

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