Murray's Journey

During the last ten years or so I was able to visit my brother Murray a few times. He chose to live in a very beautiful town in the East Kootneys of BC. This is one of the most beautiful and rich areas of Canada. Natural scenery and wonderful , rich soil in the valley provides the backdrop for fruit growing and agriculture. Who would not be happy in these circumstances?

Surrounded by all this Murray should have been very happy. Every time my sister Glenda or I talked to him he always said he would love to go home one more time. He spoke of the old days when life was simple and he related to family and friends. He longed for a reuniting with his brothers and sisters. Murray was on dialysis for many years and he was tied to that three times weekly lifesaving procedure. With this in mind he carefully planned a way to make a trip possible. It never happened.

The last two times I spoke to Murray he felt frustrated with his situation and was losing hope for a better life. Murray wished to be returned to his family after death and this will take place in the next week or so. He will begin his journey home this week and our family will be able to pay their last respects as he will be buried with his mom and dad.

Sometimes we wait too long to do the things we know we should do or wish to do. Murray will have one wish granted and we will all feel better because of it.