She's Okay.. I Liked Her.

Have you ever wanted to tell someone something?  Have you ever wanted to tell someone that everything turned out okay?  Today I ran into my deceased friend's son and his new bride.

Joyce, she's okay.

So many times over the years my friend (especially after she was diagnosed with breast cancer) would lament about her son and fact that he hadn't married.  "Was he was ever going to find the right girl.  What would she be like?  Would she like her?  Would she be my daughter?  Would she love my son enough?"

Today I met her, Joyce, and I liked her.  No, I don't know anything about her, but she made a great first impression; a little shy, but charmingly so.  I liked her.

As I walked to the car, I told my husband that I just wanted to tell Joyce that everything turned out fine.  No way to do that, but I can write it down.

Maybe we (I) should stop trying to figure out the future, and concentrate on the here and now.  Everything will be okay.

I wish you could have met her, Joyce.  You would be proud.  She's okay.   I liked her.

I love you.

Nancy and Bill

This was taken at our class reunion and isn't very flattering of me,

but it is one of my favorites.  Let me explain.  The lovely lady has

just introduced her friend (eyes left) as her fiancé.

Let me explain further.  That lovely lady has been my friend for

at least 53 or 54 years, and just a month or so ago my husband

and I had dinner with Bill and her.  No mention at that time of engagement,

but I went home wondering....................

This photo captures the moment of the happy realization that my dear, dear

friend had found someone special to spend her life with.

I love the sincere eye contact between us.  Me leaning forward to make sure

I heard correctly, and she giving me

a moment to absorb this wonderful news.

This photo captures the love and friendship of 50 years. 

I love her.

And here we are just a little later after

that first "WHAT?"

No shock in this photo, just happiness.

 

Class Reunion 2016

My wish is for everyone to have a friend

who remains loyal after all these years.

Our class rings.

Another shot.

And here we are with the newly engaged couple.

Nancy and Bill

(oooh............to be such great friends, I don't

remember Bill's last name)

I LOVE YOU

P.S.  Nancy, Bill is exactly what I wanted for you.

He adores you and it shows.

Here's to happiness.