Soothe!
   Yes! A grand lady, indeed!!
   Let me tell you of Soothe.
  I first met Soothe many years ago. She was doing what she does best, always busy, going here and there, meeting and helping others. Most know her, as she stops to chat like she has many times before. She's kind and always smiling; if not, she has a deep concern woven into her presence. She gives of herself warmly and willingly with a tenderness that reveals her true essence. And her essence is shown when she hears those in need when it seems no one else hears in the clamour and noise of life.
   It's hard to tell when I first met her, but there's this feeling that I'd come to know her early in my life. All I know is you'll learn when she is in your life’s story as she emerges from the recesses of your mind.
   Yet! One of my first contacts with her was when I was young and working hard. Things weren't going well. The others were harsh and demanding. I struggled to keep up and do what needed to be done. Yet, I fell behind, discouraged and heartbroken.
   When life seemed to be the cruellest, there came this warmth. At first, I didn't recognize it. But, as her warmth began to fill me, I recognized Soothe. Her soothing warmth filled me, and a deep contentment warmed as her presence comforted me. As the demands rose, the day darkened. Then, with the cold wind surging, her gentleness lifted me from the gloomy, deep, cold Darkness. At first, her words of a song came to me. Then, as I recognized the soft melody, she was there lovingly humming the words of encouragement. I listened to these reassuring words and was transported from that moment back to memories. Memories of when she'd come and brought contentment, an escape from the chaos. Peace filled me as she sang, and her beautiful voice filled my inner being. With new strength, the work seemed easier, the cold, warmer, the harsh words, softer. As I took hold of her encouragement, life was worth living again.
   Many times, Soothe has come, lifting from the times that irritate, cause pain, suffering, struggles, questioning, the debate of worth, disbelief, shame, loneliness, and in-humanness, and brought healing, allowing life to be lived.
   I know Soothe hears the stories of life that are being written. She gives peace and well-being, expressed by the ones writing their story, knowing they're heard.
   In all Soothe does, she brings peace and value to life. And as Soothe brings peace and value to life, she's letting us know that her soothing ways are worth living by all.
   As long as I've known Soothe, she's been doing the best for others, no matter what. Like Green, Soothe gives her all to others, no matter what the cost is to her.