"If I had one gift that I could give you, my friend, it would be the ability to see yourself as others see you, because only then would you know how extremely special you are."
~B.A. Billingsly~
~B.A. Billingsly~
As most of you in class know Mickie is my Best Friend! We sort of became friends by chance, at work (thanks to someone who did not like to work). Our boss at the time put us together because he thought we would work well with each other. It did not take long until we were friends. Over the years our friendship has grown through good times, hard times, and down right bad times.
Mickie is always there for me. Like when my Mother passed away, she was there. She went shopping with me to pick out an outfit to wear. Mickie brought food for us to eat and she sat with me at the funeral home, just to be there if I needed her. I don't know what I would have done without her, she's the BEST!
We like to go antique shopping together, although it's more like antique dreaming because we can't afford the good stuff. Mostly we like to just talk about our families, what our children are doing and how they are. Husbands, that's always an interesting subject depending on if they made us happy or sad or angry. We can talk about things with each other that I would never tell anybody else. We try to go out to eat once in awhile but we don't get to as much as we would like to.
She likes Indy cars, I like dirt late models and Nascar. She likes the Hampton, (so do I) but I like camping Mickie and I also have our own opinions on a lot of subjects, politics, abortion, gay rights, etc. But we respect each others opinions and I think that is one reason we our such great friends.
We have been through a lot over the years, losing our jobs, because the factory closed, starting school. School is something that I would not have done if it wasn't for Mickie pushing me to do it. I am really glad she did because I am enjoying it for the most part. True friendship that is there through thick and thin is hard to find, I'm so very happy that Mickie and I have that. I would love for everyone to have a friend like Mickie, but she's mine you have to go find your own!
We like to go antique shopping together, although it's more like antique dreaming because we can't afford the good stuff. Mostly we like to just talk about our families, what our children are doing and how they are. Husbands, that's always an interesting subject depending on if they made us happy or sad or angry. We can talk about things with each other that I would never tell anybody else. We try to go out to eat once in awhile but we don't get to as much as we would like to.
She likes Indy cars, I like dirt late models and Nascar. She likes the Hampton, (so do I) but I like camping Mickie and I also have our own opinions on a lot of subjects, politics, abortion, gay rights, etc. But we respect each others opinions and I think that is one reason we our such great friends.
We have been through a lot over the years, losing our jobs, because the factory closed, starting school. School is something that I would not have done if it wasn't for Mickie pushing me to do it. I am really glad she did because I am enjoying it for the most part. True friendship that is there through thick and thin is hard to find, I'm so very happy that Mickie and I have that. I would love for everyone to have a friend like Mickie, but she's mine you have to go find your own!
You are too kind! I know that it was fate that brought us together and for whatever life brings us, I know we will remain the best of friends forever. I can see us now in those rocking chairs at the old folks home. Telling stories of the people we used to work with, laughing at June and all her stories.
ReplyDeleteHaving you in my life has enriched it more than words can say. Thank-you my friend for accepting me for me and for loving me through all my faults.
Love you :o)
p.s. especially through the Lupron months. What a trooper you are!
I enjoyed learning about your friendship. I like you two ladies :)I have a feeling you'll be best friends until you're 110 years old in nursing homes! This is a lovely story.
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