On saying goodbye

Lunar Hine has published a very beautiful post about saying goodbye to her husband (and my friend, folklore colleague, and Nattadon Hill neighbor) Thomas Hine -- who died, much too young, earlier this year. One of the last things Thomas did, from his sick bed, was to contribute his art to the auction that raised money for my own family crisis -- contributing to my ability to carry on when he wasn't able to do that himself for very much longer himself.  That was just so...Thomas. Quiet, gentle, and generous of spirit.

Life. Death. Supporting each other. Raising the next generation and carrying on...that's truly what village life is all about.  Many thanks to Lunar for the reminder today.