By: Mary Schwietz
Oh Mar, what an extraordinary tribute to Helen and lifelong friendships! I have full body chills and tears in my eyes. You are a gifted writer….thanks for sharing your beautiful thoughts with us....
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Mar, it is wonderful to hear from you here! A million thank-yous for your lovely, sweet comments. Lifelong friendships are truly a treasure…from a favorite childhood playmate to finding ourselves in...
View ArticleBy: Marcia Roberts
Mary, this was lovely. It took me back to my own childhood and the girls I ran around with in my neighborhood. I am so glad you shared your story.
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Thank you, Marcia…that means a lot! I’m so happy to know this little story resonated with you.
View ArticleBy: Sherri Salem
Mary, I do not know you, but I do know Mary, Helen’s daughter. Mary is actually my boss and friend. I read this and I could see Mary as a child and playing; she is just as you described. I never had...
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Sherri, I am so touched by your beautiful comment. Thank you! I’m sorry you never had a chance to meet Helen, but I’m happy to have offered a little peek into her kindness and character. And how...
View ArticleBy: Susan LeFebvre
What a delightful story! I have never really thought about how the people we knew/know simply by geography shaped our lives.
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I’m really happy to know you enjoyed the story, Susan! Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to share your thoughts.
View ArticleBy: Gill Thomas
Lovely story, Mary. An elderly neighbour wrote in my autograph book way back when “Make new friends but keep the old. One is silver, the other is gold” How true that is.
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Gill, thank you! Your mention of an autograph book made me smile and transported me back to the little red autograph book I had growing up. Those are wise words from your elderly neighbor. I’ll bet she...
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