Day by Day 7

 Today I thought a lot about Ramiza, as her birthday is tomorrow.  She would have been 52.  She died at age 49.  She was a force larger than life, and we all adored and feared her a bit.  I miss her so much.  She would be so proud of the other kids, and how they have coped.  Jessi, Nate and Riyad have really been amazing.  They are so thoughtful and kind.

Ramiza, your daughter Ofelia is amazing.  She looks more and more like you, and she’s quite the young woman, now that she is 14 and in high school.  I know she must miss you, but she is doing well.  

Today I walked with Bill and did my exercises and then read until my therapist called at 1 pm.  She had some helpful ideas about what to see and not see.  Bill is going to not go in this semester, but watch from home, and then go in next semester, when I will be further from my oblation.  I told him I would not go to Yvonne’s memorial service on Saturday, as it will be masked for the indoor part.  Fair is fair.

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