In a previous post I talked about all the loss of family I've endured in the past 12 years (it's a lot!). Part of it comes as just part of life and the age I've reached. You know what I mean -- I'm 52 so many of my extended family are in their 70s and 80s and have/will reach the end of their time here on Earth.
But the big losses are those endured due to before-their-time illness.
And those have ribbons.
The collection started with pink ribbons in honor of my mother.
Then I added a dark green for organ donation in honor of my dad who is no longer with us. He had a kidney transplant.
My brother's and then my nephew's suicide added two yellow ribbons.
Now I've added a pink & blue ribbon for my niece's pregnancy/infant loss.
And a lavender ribbon for general cancer for both my niece and my friend who are both battling rare muscle cancers.
When will in end?
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