At 7:20am Sunday, in between phone calls with Esprit, I received the phone call that my dear friend Charlie lost her battle with lung cancer earlier that morning.
I knew this call was inevitable and yet I feel this is surreal and I'm certain the reality hasn't fully hit me. Charlie has lived in Florida for over 15 years and I wasn't able to be with her physically throughout her battle. I was given the gift of spending a weekend with Charlie almost 1 year ago, after she'd had her first round of chemo.
I knew Charlie for 25 short years. Ours was a bond that transcends time and distance. We shared laughter and tears, dancing and drinking, known each others loves and lost loves. An unconditional friendship.
To know Charlie is to love Charlie. Everybody loved Charlie. I Loved Charlie.
I am looking at a photo of my dear friend as I type this. Crying and laughing intermittently. As I was speaking with Charlie's daughter Stephanie earlier today, we figure there's quite a party going on in Heaven. Charlie's there and there's always a good time where ever Charlie goes.
I Love You and will miss you, Charlie. But, I have been Blessed to have known you.
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2 comments:
Oh bless your heart Judy!!! I know how close you were and I loved hearing of your visit last year when we were scrapbooking. Hold those memories close and she will be with you always.
Much love and many hugs to you my friend!!
Michele
Oh, I'm so sorry. But it sounds like you're really celebrating her life and time with you. Best wishes to you and her family.
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