Dear Brandi,

You won't help your niece or sister by feeling guilty, skipping your trip to Hawaii, or feeling that it's wrong to enjoy yourself while you're there.

Our hearts are so large, Brandi, that they can hold joy and sorrow at the same time. Go to Hawaii. Celebrate your friend's recovery & your husband's birthday. Let the sun and wind and water feel as good as they feel on your skin. You can hold it all, the joy and the sorrow, your heart is that big. You can honor your niece and the spirit of cherishing life while we have it, by cherishing your life and living your days as well as you can.

Blueskies