a year ago today

A year ago today I posted this:

RIP Helen Toribio
October 15, 2004 11:30 p.m.

Go peacefully now, leave the heaviness of your body behind. Go now, to those friends and family waiting to embrace you in their arms. Set free your spirit.

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And today I post this not just for Helen, but for her friends and family and for Ninong. It is time for us to go peacefully now, to leave the heaviness of mourning behind and to embrace in our love for her and each other. It is time to set our spirits free.