The Beatles (Lennon/McCartney)

From the album "Let it Be"

When I find myself in times of trouble
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
And in my hour of darkness
She is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
Let it be, let it be.
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be.

I was visiting my Uncle's grave when I noticed this statue watching over another lonely grave. Of course, I didn't have my camera with me, so I came back and took the picture. I shot it just before sunset. Magic hour. When I look at this photo, I can't help but wonder how many years this statue has sat at that grave. There is noway to know how many storms have passed over her or how many visitors she has seen. The only thing I do know is that she has seen more than me.

Today, I can honestly say hasn't been one of my better days. Earlier, I was told that my grandmother's cancer has spread. So in addition to falling and breaking her leg, there is this bit of nasty news to contend with. The doctor has offered her a year at best. All there is to do now is enjoy what time is left. Right now my grandmother is sitting in a wheelchair at the nursing home with this bit of information circling around in her mind. I can't imagine how that feels. My heart breaks at the thought of it. It breaks for my mother, my uncles, and aunt. It breaks because we are all waiting together. Waiting for something we would rather to see.

However, my faith allows me to take comfort in that even when the fighting is done, the spirit lives on. Those who leave endure just as those who remain.  In some small way, this photograph makes me feel good, because despite the chips and cracks from time, Mother Mary proves that although most things leave us, somethings, the best things, do endure.