I received word this morning that a very dear and special friend of mine died of cancer. She was 92, I'm 71.... my best friend is 49...... we were the best of buddies/friends. We met on a spiritual walk (a Walk to Emmaus) in 1994.... We traveled to Israel ....we ate together on Wednesday nights at our local Mexican food restaurant. We shared our joys, concerns, wine and prayers with one another. Eighteen years doesn't sound very long.... but... it has been a life time for this little country girl.
I'm still trying to wrap my brain around the fact that I won't have my precious friend in my life. I always knew she was there for me (like my second mother) .... she didn't judge me ... she accepted me for who I am. I will miss her so much already!
However, I'm so happy to know she's whole again..... cancer and congestive heart failure all gone. She is whole again.
Friends are such a blessing!!! She loved our sweet Casey. Any friend of Casey's is a friend of mine.
Please excuse the bare feet....
God has blessed me with friends ......
I say, "thank you God for Jay" .... God is good !!
I say, "thank you God for Jay" .... God is good !!
Rest in peace my sweet friend.... I love you!!!
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Dolores, Aww. You are so right. Jay was a sweet and wonderful lady.
Aunt D, I am so sorry for the loss of your good good friend. I've heard you talk about her for years and know how much she meant to you. I know she must have been a very special person! How blessed you both were to have such a beautiful friendship! You are in my thoughts and I love you! And such beautiful pics you put up! L~
What a beautiful lady...sorry for your loss...sending my thoughts and prayers!
So sorry for your loss...I can see she was a sweet treasure in your life!
Yes, what a beautiful lady that I have heard you mention so many times before. My heart is filled with sorrow for you, Dolores ...but like you said - "She is whole again".
Sunrise, sunset, swiftly roll the years. Lets us appreciate each person and each day. Sympathy to you and her family and friends.
I'm so sorry for your loss...she looked like an awesome lady...
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your friend, Dolores. I know she is in good hands. I will offer a prayer for her....Take care
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your friend, Dolores. I know she is in good hands. I will offer a prayer for her....Take care
My deepest condolences go out for you dearest friend. Like I once said..friends are a blessing and our very best gift in life and they are "not imposed, they're chosen by us." Your friend is whole now and in a beautiful place, with no more suffering. The pictures are wonderful and they say a "thousand words" about your friendship with such a lovely lady.
Love,
FABBY
I'm sorry to hear of your loss, Dolores. I know how it feels to lose a close friend and I am sending you a big hug tonight. Deb
Delores, I am so sorry that your friend has left your side, but I know that she will be your friend of your heart. I know that she must have filled so many of the voids that were made as David has faded. God often puts friends in our world, so that they can be a comfort to us when we need them most.
Beckie
She sounds indeed like a "woman worthy of praise". You are right, you are blessed. I love the pictures of you all looking so happy together.
Dolores, I am sorry for the loss of your friend. Love the pictures, so sweet!! You remain in my thoughts and prayers!!!
Dolores,
I am so sorry for your loss. It is evident through your pictures that you 3 ladies shared a lot of fun times together. I admire the way you formed close friendships despite your age differences.
May your happy memories of good times spent together help to comfort you now.
((Hugs)),
Kim
Oh Dolores, I'm so Sorry!
Friends are like Butterflies...Angels, sent to us by God.
Loving you today sweetheart...
(((HUGGG))))
What a blessing to have good friends. I'll bet they feel the same way about you!
Hugs, Debbie
What a sweet, precious friend. I know your heart is aching, Dolores, but God has healed her. Isn't that wonderful?
Hi darling, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. It's always hard to say goodbye. What beautiful pictures to go with the beautiful tribute.. hugs ~lynne~
Dear Delores,
Sorry of your friend passing but like you say . She is in the peace of the Lord not suffering. Nice pictures you have shared. Thank you. Lots of wonderful memories. God puts people in our lives for a reason. We do have the choice to have then as true keepers or just have them as an aquaintance of a friend. She was a real keeper for you. Now the Lord wanted her . He seen what she has gone through on earth and now is a enough and it was his will for her to leave earth. He wanted her to himself. We are all lent here. If we can accept that. Then the parting with friends is much lighter. I loss my friends real young. Since being a Christian. I know it was Gods time not mine for them to stay longer. He took them so young. Family members of mine went young. I miss them dearly but I know they are in a better place. A place I could never give them. Peace like the Lord. His peace is eternal.
hugs
Delores
I am sorry about your friend. I bet you will miss her.
I am sorry about your friend. I bet you will miss her.
Trying to wrap the mind around the loss of a dear friend is one of life's greatest challenges. May you be comforted and, yes, part of that comfort is to know that one fine day you will meet again. God is good to give us such beautiful friends.
It is difficult to fathom not seeing some one we love anylonger but knowing where they are and knowing we will see them again makes me feel a bit better... I have lost and I do miss them dearly and that tugs at my heart but, I know they are seeing things much more beautiful than I can imagine.
Prayers the lord will lift your spirits to know you will see her again.
Dolores, please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your friend.
Delores,
Thank you for sharing a quick look at your friend, and thank you for always looking at the eternal side of situations. Knowing our loved ones suffer no more is comforting.
My best friend is 71, and I am 54. She's always been so glad when we are in adjoining decades! She has been my mentor on so many levels for 31 years, and your post reminds me that true friendship goes beyond all barriers.
Praying for your strength and comfort.
kathy
So sorry to hear this Deloras but to live to 92 in relatively good health to the end is amazing! P.S....it must have been a typo...there is no way in the world you are 71 years old...impossible!!
Sorry for the loss of your friend, Delores. Friends make life so special, we hate to lose them. There will be a hole in your life that can't be filled. The memories bring comfort and love.
Death is so hard for us left behind - but so wonderful for those gone.
I am so sorry you lost your good friend - I know how it feels I lost my best friend about 3 years ago. It stinks.
I will be sending you prayers.
sandie
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A friend of your niece Laura.
My Dear Dolores,
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear friend. A true friend such as she was is a real treasure. You were truly blessed to have her in your life. Blessings, Lu
I am so sorry you have lost one of your best friends, Dolores. That is the trouble with growing older, we start to lose loved ones and friends. And I know it hurts. But as you said she is free of cancer and heart disease now and in HEAVEN!!!! Love to you, Pinky
What a beautiful tribute! How special to know you'll have a dear friend waiting for you when you arrive in heaven, Dolores. May she rest in the peace of God's heaven~ xoxoxox
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I'm trying to play catch up a little tonight. I'm sorry to hear that your friend passed away.
I'm sorry for your loss my friend. Praying God sends you many more friends to help ease the journey with your David.
Blessings and love, Rebecca
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