Half a century.
That's a long time.
Charlie thinks it's forever.
It does kind of seem that way,
but it also seems like a flash.
Funny thing is that it rolls off my tongue and comforts me.
It doesn't bother me.
I have more clarity now.
I know what is important.

Lucy's belly laugh is important...a laugh that is so contagious that if you are sitting by her you can't help laughing.

What is important?

Charlie's understanding that she's smart is important, after all the years of difficulty with reading and school. Her feeling smart only helps to bolster her ability to support and help her friends.

What is important?

Liza's bear hugs are important. I am not sure I've ever felt a stronger more caring hug. Hopefully she has that hug inside her also to comfort her in difficult times.

Life is about humanness.

What is important is tearing down the walls of guilt, fear, ego so that we can begin to see each and every human who as someone who can shine. 
Love and compassion,
humans....that is what is important.

Half a century.
I wouldn't trade it for the world.