Last week I got a letter from my sister. It filled me with joy and broke my heart.
You have to
understand that Penny taught the hearing impaired for more than 30 years. Her writing
and thought processes were straightforward and clear.
This letter’s
handwriting was shaky, and a couple of words were absolutely indecipherable.
The line of thought was also unclear at times. Although she tells me she’s been
out and about, which is core Penny—curious, inquiring and open—and I am so
happy about that.
She closed by
saying, “Bindi [her dog] says BARK! She will give you a face of love.”
I think she
meant “faceful of love”, as Bindi is big on licking the moisturizer off your
face and then lapping up a couple of layers of epidermis for good measure.
But I like the
thought of being given a face of love. Bindi does have a heart painted on her
nose (an artist friend painted this portrait).
To me, a face of
love is like Penny—curious, open, accepting, encouraging. Laughing, savoring, thankful.
We can all use a
face of love, and I personally am very grateful to my sister for sending one to
me.
©2024 Bas Bleu
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