Saturday, June 5, 2010

Farewell ~


gone now
left
Friday morning
to return
to
hubby and home
to
reading and writing and researching and praying
and
more 
reading and writing



a rock solid friend


of fifty years standing


animated extrovert passionate thinker
a smidget "mad hatter"
lover of purple
a
morning
tea drinker


she’s gone now
my
rock-loving friend


a
gift from
the Lord
an ongoing treasure 

33 comments:

Connie said...

And no doubt you miss her very much! ((hug))

Lisa said...

Hugs to you.

Thank-you for your support.

Lisa

Rick said...

Beautiful post Susan - a friend like that is and will always be treasured! A special gift from God.

Anonymous said...

beeeeeutiful!

kelvin s.m. said...

Oh, i was touched... the photos show an adorable memory of great friend... i hope you're well my friend!:)

God Bless!:)

.kelvin

Dagmar said...

Oh Susan having a best friend is Gods way to let you both know how special you are.
Thanks you so much for sharing her with us.
D.

Steve Gravano said...

True friends are a blessing from God. Beautiful post.

Brian's Home Blog said...

Real friends are the best gift ever!!!

Mary said...

A gift for sure, as you are a gift to her.

I know you had a wonderful time, and memories were made!

Blessings!

Louise Gallagher said...

What a wonderful gift you share!

Beautiful!

WhiteStone said...

True friends...the ones who love you through thick and thin, who encourage with courage and laughter and the word of God, how blessed to have friends like that.

SimplyDarlene said...

And I reckon both your shoulders were wet with tears at her departure.

What a blessed gift you have shared with purple wrapping and a hat-bow!

Blessings.

Jennifer @ JenniferDukesLee.com said...

In just a few words and photos, you're able to capture the beauty of a soul-friend. Lovely, as always.

Mari said...

Glad yo had the weekend with her!

nancy neva gagliano said...

the sweetness of a long time friend's visit...indeed leaves a tug at the heart...
truly one of the treasures in life, a good true friend.
nice homage to that, susan...

Dawning Inspiration said...

Friends like that are such treasures and gifts from God.

rjerdee said...

So glad you two had such a lovely time together.

Beth said...

God certainly blessed you with her---she makes an awesome new friend also!

Maureen said...

50 years of friendship: truly a gift. Your words tell us what kind of gift it is.

Glenda said...

Beautiful tribute to your friend and friendship . . . a true friend does indeed make life richer.

donna said...

I wish for you sweet memories of your friend to make you smile. You were lucky to have each other.

Warm hugs,

donna

Unknown said...

so so touching.
the photo of you holding hands says so much,
I looked at the similar one on her blog as well,
beautiful.
I'm glad you had this time together, a forever friend is certainly priceless.

caryjo said...

What a blessing you are, Lady. You put this together so kindly. I have the rock in my yard now, and it is identifiable to me as "ours." Love you.

Jennifer Richardson said...

bittersweet and beautiful.

Anne Lang Bundy said...

I'm trying so hard not to be jealous.

"Don't be sorry it's over, be glad it happened." Dr. Suess said something like that. Put those precious memories somewhere safe.

dude said...

When the Lord gives us friends like that...sigh...it's a very good thing.

Peace,
Jay

Tracy said...

Wonderful, loving tribute to your friend, Susan... Joanne's heart must be singing to see it. :o) Happy Day ((HUGS))

L.L. Barkat said...

That last picture gave me a little shiver.

That says it all.

Jeff Jordan said...

A great blessing for you both to have each other, to have a friend for so long, to share it with us.

ELK said...

a striking yet simple tribute to the very special friends He puts in our lives! her post was so tender as well!

Sandra Heska King said...

So, so, so neat! What a gift.

cristie said...

sweet, dear, a real blessing. xox

Jeanne Frances Klaver said...

A lovely tribute to a special friend. I'm certain she feels the same way about you!