For Dale...

I was washing dishes yesterday afternoon and my thoughts went to the day before visit with a friend who was dying. After checking-in with his daughter in the hall in hospice house, I entered the room where he was dozing in bed with labored breathing and oxygen tubes still assisting in that process of life.  She loudly, yet with tenderness, announced to him that I was there. I stood bed-side and smiled as he opened his eyes to adjust and I definitely noticed the moment of recognition and a smile came over his face. I kissed his cheek as we greeted each other. He gestured towards a chair nearby  to offer me a seat. This is how kind this man is, still thinking of another on his death bed. Yet, I chose to stand. I told him so I may do some energy work on him to help him out and if that was okay. I had also brought some essential oils I put together just for him. Would he like that? Yes, he said. 
As our brief and few words were exchanged I had been leaning towards him and his gaze was drawn to my mala (Buddhist type of rosary) that I almost always wear. He ever so gently took the big bead (called the Guru bead) and red and gold tassel into his left hand and held it. I acknowledged this by stating the fact, "yes, this has been to the Mountain" meaning my trips to the Himalayas...and more...which he always commented on and loved seeing pictures of.  A soft sound and smile came through as a few seconds more were exchanged between the Guru and him. Me being the carrier only and not privy to that Divine exchange. 
He released it and went back to dozing and I to my sacred work assisting him. Finishing up, I left them both feeling honored to support each of them in this most challenging transition we know. 

As those moments replayed in my awareness as I poured the clean water over the dishes I had scrubbed, I was to learn a few hours later that he had died around that time. 

Journey well, Dale W. Craig, may the Guru continue to support you through whatever lays beyond, beyond. Love you...💗

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