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Daily by MB on
17 December 2009
It may be a struggle financially to make ends meet. But, my life is so rich in other ways: a wonderful loving family background, so many incredible memories, a home filled with beautiful antiques and unique art pieces that tell the story of where we’ve been, and most importantly, an incredible network of the best friends in the world.
Each and every one of our friends is a treasure. Friends help staff our renfaire booths. They help move heavy stuff. They are willing to help with icky cleaning and difficult building projects. They housesit and care for our dogs when we’re away—and put up with the cat! They send Christmas cards and make cookies and give charity donations in our name. They give of their professional time without charging us their professional rates. They organize events, from tailgate parties, to college reunions, to Victorian balls and provide us with lifelong memories of those good times. They are patient when it takes me way too long to sew something for them. They enjoy a good debate where our opinions differ wildly, and still buy us a beer. They understand that just because we don’t always take the time to pick up the phone, or send a card, we love them dearly and cannot imagine our lives without them.
Some of our friends are only a few blocks away—and let me tell you that rocks! Others are across town, or even down the highway a few hours’ drive. We see them less often than we like, of course. And still others, very dear to us, are in far-off Wisconsin, New York, Florida, Arizona, California, Colorado, Oklahoma, Maryland . . . even Montana. Still others live in Minnesota, Mississippi, Louisiana, Michigan, New Mexico, Vermont, Pennsylvania . . . I’m sure the list goes on and on. And, now, we are adding Ohio to the long list of places that are too far away.
Our Kelly seems to be happier than we’ve ever known her to be. Her new life with her long-time friend, John, is a beautiful thing. We are thrilled for her and are looking forward to their formal nuptials next December. In the meantime, though, we must get used to her living in Ohio.
As we enjoyed an impromptu meal with them on their way out of town, I snapped this adorable photo of Kyle and Kelly and John. We love you guys! Thanks for adding to the richness of our lives.
~MB
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. I took a large number of photos on this Saturday, but this photo of my wife is my favourite of the lot and is more indicative of the day than any of the others.
