Look, I get it. Life is about losing and loss.Really, it is the other side of blessings. Winning and losing.
So, today, let me talk about my friend Vanessa. She may be one of the last friends I have who I can cut up with and really be myself. What I did NOT realize is all the people in my life who smiled when they saw my face or heard my voice would one day be gone.
While ALL of them are not gone, so many are. I grew up with Vanessa. She was older and more worldly than I could ever hope to be. Of course, that turned out not to be true, but it felt true at 16.
The people we grow up with actually KNOW US. They know what makes us sad, mad and happy. They understand on a gut level what makes us tick. We all “grow up” but inside, many of us older folks still feel the way we felt when we were younger. Give us grace when you talk to “old folks” because by grace, you too, will reach our age!
Vanessa made my laugh and I never failed to enjoy her company or speaking with her on the phone. She was notorious for not answering her phone, so I always called her husband. All our calls were long and giggly. My heart aches she is gone already.
Thank you God for bringing our families together. Of course, I too, have lost 2 sisters, so I understand the pain. It never leaves your heart. Random thoughts pop out of nowhere. I miss my sister. I am gonna miss Vanessa Be kind to your friends and loved ones.
Thanks for reading.
Michelle
She writes to inspire, delight, educate and uplift!
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