For my first blog post I wanted to tell everyone about the 2012 Antioch Writer's Workshop. However, life sometimes hits unexpected bumps. In this case, it hit a mountain. I was pulled away the last morning of the workshop to be by the side of my Granny, who passed away three days later. I was with her when she quietly and peacefully took her last breath. She was an amazing grandmother and a huge part of my life. So Granny, this is for you.
Set Free
Letting you go, I could not do,
But God had his own plan for you.
So, I'll look for you not
In your earthly bed,
But to the skies I'll raise my head.
And find you there in the morning breeze,
In the sun, the clouds, the birds, the trees.
And when I weep, know that's for me,
For yours is joy, you've been set free.
~Traci Ison Schafer, July 2012
