Eleven years ago, this dear man left us. Eleven years ago, the JTI group helped me through a very dark time. My life has changed since then. I buried his mother who never recovered from his death. I took care of business and protected his memory.
After a couple of years, a new man entered my life.
The original JTI group disappeared, never to be the same again. A sad demise.
Life moves on and people with it.
Barbara, Yes, Doug, has gone to a better place, and you have moved on with tremendous grace, and JTI Is gone as It was, BUT good friends NEVER forget GOOD friends, and YOU are one of mine. FOREVER.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Toad, and you, one of mine.
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to believe that 11 years have passed. I remember many of our conversations like it was yesterday. I was thinking about this just a few days ago. I believe real friends come into our lives for a reason, and are there when we really need them. Some are silver and some are gold. You, Toad, Biggie D., and our other departed friend, SER fall into the gold category; and for that, I am grateful we found each other. WE also have to add in our Swedish and Minnesota connections. Real people. Real friends.
ReplyDeleteTrue. Gosh, we miss our buddy, SER.
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