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Friday, January 23, 2009

Farewell to My Friend

It is with a sad and broken heart that I write today. My friend Ruth has passed away. Her passing has left a great hole in our hearts that cannot be filled. As some of you know, she was also my children's step-mother. Since day one, we have always been civil to each other, with no malice in our hearts. Sometimes life hands you lemons. It is your choice what you do with them. She accepted my children into her life, if not exactly as one of her own, so close no one would notice. She will hold a special place in my heart forever.
Because of distance we did not become friends until I moved here. She was still working then, so we didn't get to see each other a lot. But when we did, it was just like we had been friends forever. We had made plans to sit on the porch of the "Old Folks Home" and make fun of everybody and to have wheelchair races in the halls. Now I guess I will have to it for both of us. Boy, will I be a bitch. LOL She would laugh at that. I can see her in heaven now shaking her head and saying "You go girl !" I never took the chance to let her know how much I thought of her because I thought I had plenty of time. I was wrong. So grab your best friend, or your loved one today and give them a big hug. Tell them it's from me and Ruth.

3 comments:

Jill said...

Oh Janet I was so sad to hear about Ruth. I haven't been checking blogs lately and today I did and found this out. My heart goes out to you and your family as from what you have said about Ruth she will be sadly missed.Damn Cancer!!!!!
I will come and sit with you on a porch and bitch, lol,that's the way I have felt these last few days.It seems when you finally see a light at the end of the tunnel it gets blocked again.
Take Care and I am sending big hugs your way!
hug,hug,hug!!!!!!!
Jill.

wolfqueen2 said...

Thank you sweetie. I sent you a reply by e-mail, but i love your visits here.

elexisb said...

Janet,
Sorry for your loss. Thanks for helping me remember to live each day as my last. I will make it a point to tell someone what they mean to me today.