Dear Craig:
I am Ana Antonia, Persis' friend from the Dominican Republic. I just want to tell you that I often think of Kyle and say a prayer for him, as well. And today, on his birthday, my prayer will be there too; and for you, Persis, Niko and Kyle’s mother.
I do feel to have met him through Persis and, unfortunately, got to know him better recently. I have followed the events and once in a while enter his blog.
I am going to try to translate something Saint Augustine wrote, which was given to friends and family when a cousin died at the age of 40 (single mother, bread winner, father was/is a disaster), leaving 4 children behind, the youngest 4 at the time:
“When I have to leave you for a short period of time, please, do not sadden or shed tears neither embrace your sorrow throughout the years. On the contrary, start again with strength, with a smile on my name and my memory; live your life and do all things the same way you have done before. Do not feed your solitude with empty days; instead, carry out every hour in a useful way. Stretch your hand to offer comfort and, in exchange, I will comfort you and will have you close to me; and, never be afraid of dying because I will be waiting for you in heaven.”
Much love,
Ana Antonia
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