Two days ago I attended a Celebration of Life for a very good friend. The next day (yesterday) marked one year since one of my very, very best friends died.
I started thinking of all the women that I have shared space with; it's a long list.
I think, well, I know, I appreciated their friendship at the time. Most of them but not all, I didn't realize until many years later how very grateful I was to have known them.
I'm leaving family members off this list because - I loved them all and miss them a ton so . . . enough said.
I'm also sure I'll miss a few but in my way of keeping my blogs short-ish, here goes.
My kindergarten teacher, Miss Adams, was so kind and encouraging. I remember her soft voice and presence.
Mary Hearn and Elnora Simpson. Hard working women and possessed patience from the gods.
Pat Ankney. She expected your best and got it - if it killed us.
Sue Johnson Lange who still rides along with me most every day.
Pat Higgs Miller who showed me how to tell the funniest damn stories - about myself. She deserved an Oscar for her tales.
Kathi Proper - who filled my life with joy every nano-second we spent together.
Gwen DeBruyn who encouraged me constantly with my jewelry.
There are more but I promised to keep it short-ish.
Take a moment and reflect on the gifts left behind by people you loved and admired.
