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Cari Shipp's avatar

Thank you for sharing this honest portrait of this friendship and your grief - I am here, sitting vigil.

Vikki Zagari's avatar

What a beautiful post for a special friendship. So, very sorry for your loss Deb. Thinking of you!

Deb Vitkova's avatar

Very moving. My best friend whom I have never met would be grieving if I sis not contact her. I am 77, she is 38 and a Filppina. None of my "blood relatives" would notice nor care.

Jen B's avatar

Words are inadequate in situations like this, but I am so very sorry for your loss.

Karen's avatar

Oh Deb! I feel this with you. Losing a friend feels like losing a part of yourself, all your shared times, and conversations, and opportunities yet to be realized, but those memories are yours forever. I hope as you reminisce it will bring you a measure of comfort. What a beautifully written testament to the power of friendship and love. Thank you for sharing.

Karen's avatar

Oh Deb! I feel this with you. Losing a friend feels like losing a part of yourself, all your shared times, and conversations, and opportunities yet to be realized, but those memories are yours forever. I hope as you reminisce it will bring you a measure of comfort. What a beautifully written testament to the power of friendship and love. Thank you for sharing.

Erica C. Washington's avatar

Hey Big Sister! I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing this heartfelt and difficult testimony. I send you and her family love and prayers. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🌹🌹🌹

Michelle Tibbs's avatar

What a beautiful memorial walk through a decades long friendship. True friendship does not end when we are separated by distance.