Goodbye, Bernadette

Heard from a friend that a college classmate got cancer.
I receive this news last January when I have my annual vacation.
Coincidentally, I have my face scars laser in St. Lukes and while waiting for the aneasthetia to take effect, Mom and I went to the restaurant just outside the building.
Sitting there, I noticed a familiar face but not that sure. It was her. Bernadette.
She was sitting at the other end with her sister and mom. From a distance, she looked the same except for the weight gain. But I didn't get the courage to stand up and say hello. I guess I'm afraid that I would end up like a fool when she fails to recognize me or worse, the person is not Bernadette.
Regrets.... my ultimate hate. I did regret that I didn't do it. I was planning to visit her next year in the hospital. But it's too late, she just passed away yesterday. No more time to see her again.

We're not close friends, actually we're just classmates but I couldn't forget how friendly and approachable she is. She's down to earth and always has a smile on her face.

I believe that it's already time for her to move on. May she be safely cradled in our Father's arms. Goodbye Bernadette, say hello to the Father for me.