Words Fail.

Some of my favorite posts were written in a state of high emotion.  I've frequently used this blog as an outpost to examine life, death and love and how they revolved around food, and the visceral memories associated with a particular meal or a dish or a drink.

I lost a friend recently.  Someone too young to be gone.  Someone who left behind so many things, so much still yet to do, and most of all, so many beloved ones.

I think of her as I down a cup of tea and a few macaroons from my favorite baker.  She was one of those who understood and loved the comfort of high tea.

I know the words will come.  It's just too fresh, too raw and too near to write about now.  I want to honor her but words fail.  There aren't enough superlatives to describe her; and I'm overwhelmed with too many synonyms for sadness.

Comments

[Irene]

I'm so sorry, Cath. My condolences.

[JC]

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that you find comfort in memories soon.

[Wit,wok and wisdom]

Hey Cath,so sorry to know of your loss...I think I can feel the pain you are going through somehow,I too lost a very dear friend who was too young to die.That was about 4 years ago...but the raw pain still lingers...my condolences

[Jamie]

I'm so sorry my friend...hang in there and know that you have many friends all around the world that are thinking about you.

[DebinHawaii]

So sorry to hear about your friend Cath. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

[Rachel]

Oh boy. So sorry to hear about your dear friend. It is a hard time to lose someone so young and I am thinking of you.

[janelle]

So poignant. I am so sorry for your loss, she sounds like she was full of life, with so much to give.