The Vigil Ends: Shalom
At 2:30 PM, Linda stepped through the gate.
She was serene, unstruggling, and—true to her character—completely certain. She never cared for indecision. After waking briefly yesterday to reaffirm her love, she began the quiet work of letting go.
I had the rare and heartbreaking privilege of kissing her goodbye and speaking “Shalom” over her as she departed. She is no longer in that tired body; she is at rest.
I have retired to my studio now to attend to the necessaries and wait. To those who see me as “hard” in the coming days, please know that I am simply holding together what is fragile. She has earned her peace, and I am honored to have been her witness until the very last breath.
.. r
aka
…geo
Rusty's Armory 
February 19, 2026 at 3:51 pm
Love and prayers from Larry and me.
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February 19, 2026 at 4:08 pm
Have never thought you hard, nor will I now. Do what you must. Know your friends care. We will be here when you return.
M
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