Playing dress-up was the best of fun all summer long when school was out! Our mothers let us wear their grown-up high heels, hats, and purses. And we were as stylish as can be!
As pre-teens, we walked to school together every day. It was a mile up the hill and a mile back down in the afternoon. But the walk was never long for we had so many things to talk about. We talked about movie stars, our teachers, and our dreams for the future.
As teenagers we spent every morning outdoors in summer and shared classes in school in winter. Gail was my best friend. I loved her dearly. As an adult, she became the bank manager of our small town. I married and moved away but my caring for her never stopped. Gail passed away this past weekend and I am stunned. I knew better, but I wanted to believe that we had forever.
Playing dress-up was the best of fun all summer long when school was out! Our mothers let us wear their grown-up high heels, hats, and purses. And we were as stylish as can be!
As pre-teens, we walked to school together every day. It was a mile up the hill and a mile back down in the afternoon. But the walk was never long for we had so many things to talk about. We talked about movie stars, our teachers, and our dreams for the future.
As teenagers we spent every morning outdoors in summer and shared classes in school in winter. Gail was my best friend. I loved her dearly. As an adult, she became the bank manager of our small town. I married and moved away but my caring for her never stopped. Gail passed away this past weekend and I am stunned. I knew better, but I wanted to believe that we had forever.
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"Like a comet blazing cross the eastern sky...gone too soon".
ReplyDeleteBeautiful memory of one you love my friend. Early in my blogging days (last January) I shared a story of my friend Laura. She had such a hard life...when she passed away I was also stunned...
Life is short. Best live it to the fullest while we can.
You must be a dear friend.
Love, Rebecca
Although shes gone ... While you still breath the air she will always be near...You looked more like sisters than friends...
ReplyDeleteI am sorry for your loss. But you have somany wonderful memories that will always put a smile on your face and in your heart. Sharon
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ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about your best friend Gail. My best friend Gail passed away a few days before Christmas in 2006. The hurt is always there, but the fantastic memories of our fun, laughter, mischief and dress-up times balances everything out as best it can. May YOUR Gail memories be as sweet as mine. Know that my heart goes out to you, along with prayers for her wonderful future in heaven. One day, we'll all be dancing there and trying on each other's halo's.
Oh, I'm so sorry Coralie. I know you'll carry her in your heart.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear friend, Gail.
ReplyDelete~Tracie
Oh, I am so, so sorry to hear of your dear friend's passing. She will be with you always, but goodbyes are terribly painful. Take care.
ReplyDeleteMay Gail's should be held closely in His hands & her family & you be blessed at your loss. RIP
ReplyDeleteI learned that lesson too well when my son was killed. This moment I live for ... may there be a next moment.
Hugs, TTFN ~Marydon
My sympathy to you and your dear friends family. You will always have memories and no matter what, no one can take those away. Sharing them with us, continues your friendship with Gail, and I think she'd appreciate that very much.. hugs to you my friend.
ReplyDeleteHi there! I just found your blog and loved reading your story of you and your friend and your pictures! I too have a BFF that I've had since we lived next door to each other when we were 5, and I'm 47 now! I'm sorry you lost your friend, I can't imagine that happening either! I love your blog and will visit again soon! Suzie
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend! I hope your wonderful memories of the 2 of you growing up together give you comfort.
ReplyDeleteOh, I am so very sorry for your loss. I'm glad you have such sweet memories.
ReplyDeleteBless your heart...thank you for sharing your sweet memories with us!! It looks like you two have such lovely ones to remember!
ReplyDeleteBlessings~LillySue
I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear friend. It sounds like you have such wonderful memories of growing up together.
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Carol
I'm so very sorry Coralie for your loss. My best friend from my "younger" days passed away in August, 2000. I have often told everyone that she was not just my best friend, she was my sister. I think that Gail was your "sister in heart," too. I share your beautifully haunting thought..."I knew better, but I thought we had forever." It would have been so wonderful for Lynn and I to have shared our grandchildren in the same way we had shared our days as young mothers. Gentle hugs to you, Coralie. We were lucky to have known such "sisters" in our lifetimes.
ReplyDeleteSending peace to your heart,
Marilyn
Coralie, I am so sorry for your loss. It is so hard to lose someone who holds a piece of your heart, and there isn't anything I can say that will lessen that pain. Know that I am thinking of you, and that I will be praying for your comfort and peace. Here is a verse that has always brought me comfort; hopefully it will do the same for you:
ReplyDelete"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am." John 14:1-3
You will see her again; she is home.
Molly
I am so sorry to hear of your friend's passing. I received your book and started reading it last night. It is so much fun, and I feel as though I know you already. Thank you so much for this awesome treasure. I try not to read too much so I can savor each story. It is wonderful, and so well written. It is lovely to have such fond memories and even better shared.
ReplyDeleteSympathy and gentle hugs,Pat
Darling, I am so sorry for your loss, may she rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you and her family.
ReplyDeleteTake care darling
Duchess xx
Thank you all for your great caring comments. I appreciate them all so much. It is really comforting to know you are there.
ReplyDeleteOh Coralie. I am so, so sorry for your loss. You will be in prayers and hearts...hold your sweet friend in memory. She will always be there with you.
ReplyDeleteYou still have each other but now in your heart,
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Christine
Im so sorry for your loss of your friend. I have so much enjoyed your pics. This all reminds me of my best friend...she lives here in my town after living so far away so long. We dont see each other very much so now this hits home how I need to get in touch with her. Ive enjoyed looking at your creative space. I will come back to visit again...sally
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