A friend from HS, not someone that was one of my bff's, but a friend non the less, passed away yesterday. She was diagnosed with breast cancer 8 years ago...........was given 18 months to live........and has fought everyday since then to live.
What I remember about her is her beautiful smile and her wit. Plus she's the girl who stole the heart of the first guy to steal my heart. :O) I tried to not like her but it was impossible!
When she was first diagnosed, a group of girls who still were/had been friends with her made a decision to get together with "T" monthly.
I went to the first and second dinner and then decided I felt like a gawker.........I didn't go back...........I prayed for her and her family..............and I got updates through the years from my sister( one of T's bff) on T's progress.......and I kept up with what & how her children were doing..................T was one year older than me............I'm not sure how old her husband is................but I remember that while I was a senior in HS he was a student teacher to me........................he once said to me while I was goofing off in class (not something I usually did) that "you're different from most of the students in this school. We expect more from you." I can still hear him saying it, and can still see his face while he said it........................................he's now the school vice principal.................. a nice guy....and seemed to be a very loving husband........... I wish for him peace and happiness.
I'm sorry T was ill for so long...........she didn't seem to be caught up in self pity.........she just set short term goals & fought ............& the love she felt for her family sustained her for a very long time............rest in peace, Terri. We love you.
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