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There are no words for that

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Except for when there are but they're not in English. Language plays a huge role in how we communicate. It trips me out how completely sensitive we are to phrasing and how often time conflicts don't arise from actual events but misunderstandings.  I went to Shay's mothers funneral her name is Sharon and I only knew her from the phone calls I received in HR when she called for Shay when things were not going well after her surgery to remove tumors. She would say "oh if she's busy please don't bother her". That wasn't the directive I received from Shay. Her mother lived with her and she took care of her, missing countless days from work to make sure her mom was as comfortable as she could be for a woman in her position.  Chelsea who is the Benefits Specialist in HR is also a musician on the side. I got to work with Chelsea from time to time and she was there piano and voice ready to sing Shay's mama up to heaven.  Shay's niece made the most beaut