Great joy arm wrestles with
great struggle, with
great sorrow looking on, too,
as the heart cracks, at
the same time a chuckle
escapes.
And in the divine pockets
between the fissures
of caught breath,
as we watched her labor
to leave the body that
had long garaged her soul,
her spirit as strong as ever,
all we could do was watch,
surrender to the mystery
unfolding before us—this
journey that was not about
us but one that we were
compelled to witness,
to attend, to pay attention,
as she struggled, then,
seemingly without effort
lifted up and away—poof!—
her mouth a joyful
O of surprise, all of us
a bit stunned, relieved,
full of wonder.
•••
For Donna, in memory of our mother, Dorothy (Darlene) Haag,
who lifted off into mystery Dec. 21, 2025.
Güd wrtr 
And good witnesses you were! Witnesses are important as they observe they are also present and later are able to testify to what they have seen, felt and remembered. You and Donna will continue to do that as you hold your mother’s memory in the minds and hearts of others. Good job in your roles as you bear witness to events which happened in reality, or myth or desire. All are truths waiting to have more revealed. Be at peace. Love, ~Connie
Thank you for your love from afar during all this, Connie. I’m so grateful to and for you! What gorgeous words here. Donna and I appreciate them!