I Heard

Today was nice. I finally got to talk to my friend after 40 years.  It is bittersweet of course.  I was scared to call but to finally hear his voice was good.  I dreaded hearing what he was going through but at least he says he is not in pain.

I hate the elephant in the room.  I hate that it is taking so many people I love from me.

The New Colony Six - I Will Always Think About You

That's All For Now Folks!

The New Colony Six - I Will Always Think About You

New Colony Six I Will Always Think About You Lyrics:

New Colony Six I Will Always Think About You Lyrics:

I will always think about you

Even if I live without you

Please don't let that ever happen

I have too much love within me for you

I love this song, but now the lyrics haunt me,
I will carry you with me always
If there is a Heaven, as I truly believe there is
Send me a sign that you are happy and at peace
Maybe we will see each other again
At the "V" in the big old tree

Autumn Has Come To The Mountains

I thought of you today as I drove up the back way on Cheek Mountain. The Fall colors are ablaze.  I lost count of how many shades of reds and golds I counted.  Just as I reached the top of one of the hills there was a big old tree that must have been there for over 40 years. It had a "V" in it just like the one in my old front yard.  It was strong and tall and had reds, golds, yellows and even a little green.  The trunk grew straight and tall until it hit the "V" were it divided in two separate trunks equally tall and strong.  I looked in amazement at it and thought yes that was me and you.  We grew up together for a short splendid while and then divided and started different lives.  Each of us branched out over and over again with spouses, children and finally grandchildren.  At one point the branches touched and created a cover over the road.  That was when we reconnected as friends.  But they are small fragile branches up at the very top and not all of them will make it through this Autumn.  Even though you will be leaving us the trunk you left behind is still growing strong in your children and grandchildren.  I don't want you to leave but God has different plans for us.  Don't worry, I think the tree will continue on for many a year.  Each Autumn it will again be ablaze with color....so much so that you will probably be peeking down from Heaven with a paint brush in your hand and that silly grin on your face.

Tomorrow

To say I am afraid of tomorrow is an understatement.  If it stays today, Sunday, then I can still hide my head in the sand.  You see the "Big C" is back and attacking my family. It knew I wasn't afraid of it so it went after my loved ones and now the next in line is my husband.   But if Monday doesn't come, then I won't go with him to the doctors and the doctor can't say the "C" word.  Silly ol girl.  

My Friend Is Going Away

I want to write so much more but my heart is heavy.  It was a joy to have my friend back in touch with me.  A joy to share stories about our lives and our families.  God has decided it is time to call my friend home. It is too soon for me. I want more time. I know I shouldn't question HIS plans but oh it leaves an emptiness in my heart.  Goodbye my dear friend. In case I never get to talk to you again please know you meant an awful lot to me.