Metric told me that Kari Fowler passed away this morning succumbing to her long bout with colorectal cancer. She was diagnosed several years ago and for he to last this long with this disease is a testament to her strength and will to live. Another co-worker, John Craft, told me that he had seen her less than two weeks ago in Wal-Mart riding in a cart with her husband. He freaked out when I called to tell him. You never know when it's someones time so all the drama and stuff you go through while on this rock is just that - drama. Tonight I think of her family and pray they can cope and move forward. Just when you think your problems are insurmountable something happens to remind you that your problems are none.
The above picture is another prime example of what I meant. This is my sister, Camilla, she's the oldest of us all, turning sixty years young in March. This was taken several years before I was born and because when I was in mothers womb, they placed her in a mental retardation facility. The fact that she is here today thriving, is a testament of her strength and will to live.
I get so much inspiration from her, even know I can't feel sorry for myself, it would be foolish to. I always remind myself that I could have easily been in her place, so I rejoice everyday that I'm here and know that I have a big sister I love with all my heart and soul.
People, whatever drama or situations you have in life, squash them and remember the time!
Photo:
Camilla Roe Jenkins
43 Line Street
Charleston SC
mid 1950s
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