Simply The BEST

Better Than All the Rest............

Goodbye My dear Friend......

 

Meet my friend Patti.  She died a couple of months ago. She was an awesome person. Every February we would descend upon her house to go to the gem show in Tucson, which is the largest gem show in the world.

She would always welcome us to her home.  Patti, who had celiac spru (a gluten intolerant disease) would never cook for us and that was just fine. We would fix for ourselves and if she allowed us, we would treat her to a dinner out at her favorite place where she knew she could eat safely. Patti was a fabulous person and lived a most interesting life. It was always a treat to stay with her and listen to all of her stories of her family and friendships that spanned decades.  She talked about her friendship with Marilyn, a college friend and what it was like in the 50's and 60's.

We both went shopping when the gang left to go back home. We went to a new shopping center that opened near her home. She moved to Tucson back in the early 60's and lived in the same house. She used to be at the very edge of town and now the town has spread out. Her home had the most beautiful views at night. I miss her. I miss her stories and her spirit.

And now it seems as though my neighbor, Barbara has passed away. She died this morning of lung cancer.  She quit smoking decades ago.  Her daughter was here with her and her family had visited her this past weekend.  Barbara's husband had died 9 months ago. 

I have been blessed with women in my life who have taught me things that I should have known. Perhaps even things that my own mother should have taught me, but didn't know how to do.

I miss Patti and I will miss Barbara.  GREAT women who are now at peace.  

And so it goes..........