Two years ago yesterday, my friend, Patsy passed away.
She had a lifelong disability that made walking stilted and slow. But that didn’t stop her! Oh no, she walked miles for years. Even walked to town for her groceries. Sometimes someone drove her home but if they didn’t, she walked back with her groceries!!! And it’s a 20 minute drive on a good day on a dirt road with steep, STEEP hills.
As she got into her 70’s, it became more difficult for her to go far. There came a time when she could only make it to our driveway, rest and go back home.
I put this chair out for her to rest. Sometimes she’d come on in and visit before heading home.
The chair goes out each year at this time. Just in case she’s on a little walk and needs a break.
Miss you Patsy – you were a special person 💖
Holding on, holding still
waiting for the world
to explain itself
when
we ask
the question
Why?
But
that question
answered
is nothing that’ll
stop
the world turning
no it won’t
But still. . .
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2026
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