Betsynet, my only friend at work, in San Juan, had some issues while giving birth last week... as of this morning she was diagnosed with brain death. As of today, her baby can go home and is alive and kicking... Her body, waiting for some miracle, or someone to plug off the cable.

This was all a surprise, unplesant of course... Last week was the baby shower but since I was sick I couldn't make it. No one from the office of San Juan told me that she was in the hospital, her so called "colleagues" assumed that perhaps I would use a crystal ball to get the news... I don't even know in which hospital they keep her...

I hope that Tony is strong, I hope he survives as we all know how much he loves her. Now he must be strong for the 3 children that need him. As for Betsy... Her life was short, but fruitful. She did many things, travelled many times, and brought smiles and trust and warmth around her. She was there whenever I needed a helping hand out there in the Metro area, and she was the only "co-worker" whom I dare to call a friend, as she was not a two-face. She carried many roles over her shoulders... I hope that at least the pains stopped. Be at peace, and do not hurry death... let her come gently, as if in a dream...

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