Wandering Along the Path: Right Speech

I had a beautiful conversation yesterday with one of my older daughter's childhood friends, talking about the pain of losing her and also not being with her, as this friend lives in a different state.  Then today my daughter called and described how she is feeling and that maybe the end will be soon, and we discussed how that might look and agreed that when my husband and I come we can take it one day at a time.  She is going to talk to her nurses and see if there are any options left, but if this newest pain medication switch is not more helpful, she is ready to let go.  My job is to support and witness her journey, and not place any obstacles of my own ego in her way.  I may not be ready to let her go, but this is not about me.  Her courage and tenderness is inspiring, and I hope I will be what she needs.  I know I'm going to try my best.  Listening to my Buddhist teacher's livestream this morning gives me focus and attention on the opening of the heart.  I will strive to keep my heart open and defenseless during this time of letting go.