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Friday, September 16, 2011
The Best of Friends
In high school, I spent a good deal of my time at my friend Kathy's house. I came from the disarray of a large family and marvelled at her very private bedroom that was all girly and wonderful. It was the only place I ever "stayed over" that I felt completely comfortable in. Kathy was the big reason why of course, one of those truly good souls--I don't think I remember ever seeing her angry and she certainly never did a mean thing in her life. After high school, we moved far apart, got married, raised our families, seeing each other often at first, then impossible as the miles got too far. Finally, she moved and I had no address for her and communication stopped, but I always thought about her, my first really close friend. It was the biggest shock of my life to hear that she died this week, never knowing she had been ill. I will be driving to her memorial service tomorrow, hoping she knows I never forgot her. To all my blogger friends out there, thanks for letting me share, and maybe give your best friend a hug for me.
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Awe, I am sorry to hear this, you have my sympathy. I am sure you have a lot of fond memories, I know I do, of my best friend, growing up. Some times I get to see her, for a short visit, but those visits are a few years apart. As you sit there at the service, try to remember all the good times you had staying over at her place....
ReplyDeleteBear Hugs & Blessings~Karen
I'm sorry, Elaine. What a sad story. I, too, have a friend that lived across the street from me growing up. We did everything together. I stayed with her a lot, as I also come from a large family where sleep-overs just didn't happen at our house. We have gone our separate ways, live totally different lifestyles. While we try to chat from time to time, it just doesn't happen as frequently as I'd like. I did just recently see a youtube video (of all things!) of her and it made me cry to see her face after probably 30 years. We share so many of the same childhood memories, and I truly miss her still.....
ReplyDeleteI hope you find peace in the memories of your happy times together. I'm sure she never forgot you -- and that she knew that you would never forget her either. There is a bond between old friends that never leaves. I truly believe that....
Hugs to you, and strength for the day tomorrow....
Truly sorry to hear of your loss Elaine - and praying for comfort and peace in your memories. I think we all have friends like that - I know I do - and don't even know where they are now. Ones I knew as a child and spent my entire summer days with; ones I went through college with; ones I traveled Europe with. I don't know how, exactly, it happens - but it does. Take care - asafe travels....Hugs~ Robin
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear of your friend Elaine. It sounds like she was a true kindred spirit. I'm sure she knows you never forgot about her :)
ReplyDeleteBig Hugs,
Connie
I was also sorry to hear of Kathy's passing...made me think of my brother Mark. It was nice you could make it to the service. Take care and remember the good times.
ReplyDeleteBrenda...the Farmer's Dotter
P.S. I will be at the AQS show in Des Moines September 28th - October 1. If you're in town, stop by my booth, #719!