Other Special People In My Life
(not in any special order!)
I have been blessed to be surrounded by a circle of people whom I love dearly, and the cool thing is, they love me too! How do I even begin to tell you about them all?
None is so blessed as one who has friends........
Jan....... We have been close friends for 30+ years now, (closer than sisters!) and I will always have a special spot in my heart for you, my dear friend, and sister in Christ. We have laughed together and cried together. You have been such a strength to me. I cannot tell you how much I love you, and value your friendship. You are so very, very special..........And you WILL beat this cancer that you are fighting!!! Terry and I have always enjoyed being so close to you and Ray.........I Love You, Jan!!
Alicia......Alicia, you have been a wonderful role model to me on what the Christian walk can and should be. I trust you completely to never purposely do me any harm. You love the Lord, and people know it by the way you live your life. You and I have laughed together, and cried together, and had our misunderstandings, and risen above them...... I value your friendship and your regard. ..... Terry and I enjoy time spent with you and Earl. I Love You, Alicia!!
Bette Kay.......Oh, Bette Kay!!! What fun we have had!! You never fail to brighten my gloomy days, and bring a smile to my face and a giggle to my heart!!! Nobody knows how to make me laugh like you do!! I'm so glad we are friends. It doesn't seem possible that we've only been friends for a few short years......seems like we've known each other forever!!! I value your friendship...........I Love You Bette Kay!!!
Kathy B.......we have been through a lot together. When you broke your foot, I thought for sure we were going to lose you. I'm so glad that you're still here to be goofy and make me laugh with your corny jokes!! You are my confidante, mypal, and my sister in the Lord; and I value your friendship!! We love camping with you and Dale, and just being with you anytime possible. It's so great that all four of us enjoy the same things!!! I Love You, Kathy!!!
Amber......My soul-mate......You are so sensitive to my feelings and my needs, and I can always trust you to be understanding when I am low. You are always willing to listen and to give good common-sense advice. You are a truly caring person. You are my sister in the Lord. You guys are so much fun to be with, and we appreciate you and Jim so much. I value your friendship, and I Love You, Amber.
Kathy M.....You are always there for me, ready to pray with me, laugh with my, sympathize with me.......you hear me out and you don't judge, but you always understand me. You are a wonderful sister in the Lord. Our backgrounds are so much alike that you usually know what I am feeling even before I do!! We enjoy you and John so much, and I value you, ......and I Love You, Kathy!
Virginia....Terry's mother........Virginia went home to be with the Lord several years ago, but I just have to mention her anyway. She was a wonderful person, mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother. I loved and respected her immensely, and miss her greatly. She was not only my mother-in-law, but she was also my friend. I love and miss you, Mom!!
Lillian.....My sister........We have nearly killed each other on several occasions in the past, (LOL!! .... as only sister's can!), and you are so much like Mom........I will always love you!!!
Darlene...My half sister,.... but more like a mother to me than my own mother was!!! We also have nearly killed each other at times, but I will always love you and be thankful for you. Thank you for taking care of me, and hiding me when things were bad .........I Love You!
Bud.....My half brother......We were robbed of so many wonderful memories, and years together.......but I just appreciate your loving ways, and your steadfastness. You are truly the hub of our family! I Love You, Bud!!
Linda....My niece....We also were robbed of so many wonderful memories......but I'm so glad we have each other now! You were my best friend when we were just little kids.......and then we were yanked away from each other for 40 years!........We have a lot of making up to do!! I Love You, Linda!!!
Jean.... I don't know how to refer to Jean. Two years after Mom died (she and Jean were friends, by the way) Jean and Gail were married. She is now in the rest home. She has no family here except for my kids and me, so we aare it. She never had children with her first husband who left her a young widow, and she never had children with Gail. Jean is a kind and giving person, and has a heart as big as the world. She is very important to me and also to my family, and we're happy to make her a part of our lives.......We all love you Jean!
Peggy....Terry's sister....What can I say about you Peggy??? You and I have been such close friends for so many years, and just like real sisters we could have killed each other at times......but I couldn't love you more no matter what! I am so glad for your friendship, and for the bond that we have in Jesus. You are very dear to Terry and me, and we just love you and Aaron so much. We love any time that we can snatch to spend with you!!.....I Love You, Peggy!
Robin....Terry's little brother....Robin, at the expense of perhaps embarrassing you by being 'gushy', I just want you to know that you are very, very special and dear to Terry and me. You are indeed, very much loved!!!! We always look forward to seeing you and enjoy the times we get to talk to you on the phone. You are a fine man, and a great brother!!! We love you, Robin!
My Internet Friends....It's been so great getting to know new people.........You are all valued and cherished......I have even found a distant relative ( ? ), and sister in the Lord in Kathy, and I love her dearly!! We talk nearly every day, and if we don't I sure do miss her........!! And Janie.......you have been so much fun to get to know!! Carolyn and Kathleen, are a real kick........LOL You ALL make my day (and I can't name you all) just by being there and sending me goofy stuff, serious stuff, spiritual stuff......I love it all!! I pray for you all, and I Love You All!