Sanctuary in the Desert II

Just a last entry before tearing the system down tomorrow morning for the move.  We had a little earthquake last night that my friend tells me was centered around Devore (a somewhat larger community to the east of us); it was a 4.0, with a 3.9 aftershock, and, while that isn't a megaquake by any means, it did rattle the cats and me.  I'll always link the shakers with the untimely and senseless death of a dear friend of mine, thirteen years ago now -- she was troubled by several huge problems which must have seemed insurmountable to her (although no problem is ever that) and the 7.0 'quake must have been the last straw for her; a couple of days after, I got the call from her brother telling me she was gone.  Her sweet cat couple came to live with me and we comforted one another for the time, all too short, that they were with us; but then they, too, had to go on ahead, and I pray that she and they are reunited now, in a place where there are no earthquakes, no deprivations, and no sufferings.  May they have peace.

Well, I'm down to stuffing lamps into boxes and packing them with quilts and pillows, so I guess that means it's "time to say goodbye" for now.  May all the readers of this little blog be well, and stay strong, and remember that, bottom line, only love, caring, and compassion truly matter; and that each of us can be the change we want to see in this world.  Indeed, it's the only way there will BE change.

PEACE

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