Staying Connected

Hello All,

I have continued to check the blog. It has become a habit, a part of my day, and a way to feel closer to the journey Alex was on. I love to log on and see her sitting there on the boat, sailing on the water. I miss her desperately and hope that you all are finding ways to stay connected. There are so many times I have imagined her reaction to a funny thought, her encouragement in the face of self doubt, or some words of wisdom when I need it most. I can feel her with me when I make decisions at work, when I have a good day, and especially when I need a friend. I am so glad that I got to know a bigger part of her world through the blog and just wanted to send a quick shout out to those of you checking in once in awhile.

Lisa
lshilley@yahoo.com

Alessandra on the "Alessandra" in her Lance Armstrong t-shirt

On the back of the pamphlet printed for Alessandra's Memorial Service was this photograph and an excerpt from "On Death" by Kahlil Gibran, which I want to share.

"For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun? And what is it to cease breathing, but to free the breath from its restless tides, that it may rise and expand and seek God unencumbered?

Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing. And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb. And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance."