Glad we got a chance ...

Painting With Seniors Friends...
I asked where Margo is...
The staff took  a big stride towards me to speak in a lowered voice: "She will be receiving MAID(medical assistance in dying) tomorrow"
I couldn't hide how shocked I was: "But she was just painting happily with me at a Paint & Sip Party 2 weeks ago..she was energetic and excited, chatty and focused..why MAID now? May I go see her?"
Staff, to my surprise, agreed: " Come, let me take you to her room"
I hesitated and held back for a moment: " I am not sure I can hold it together.." 
But I knew I would regret not seeing her...
She was lying on the couch covered with a blanket despite the summer temperature...
She opened her eyes to greet me..
"Hey, Margo..I just came to see if you'll come downstairs to paint.." mustering up a smile
"Not today, Hon.." struggling a smile back.." I love my horse painting though"
"You make sure you keep painting cos you enjoy it so much! You get to keep on doing what you love in heaven.." I clumsily said
" I sure will"

Margo had only recently picked up painting in her 80's..
She bounced into class with energetic enthusiasm, a contagious cheeryness  and a need for speed to complete her painting... 

This is a muscle I am forced to exercise over the years...
I can let my tears drop but to let go my senior painting friends when they make a transition ...
RIP Margo, ty for showing me how you lived a life with no regrets 🥰

Hope you're enjoying a good day, dear friends..for everyday is a Gift. 🥰