A long time dear friend of mine died last night after a prolonged illness. It was a blessed release for her but she will be missed. We were college roommates for three years, were in each other's weddings, and with our husbands, made a friendly foursome for many years. From a camping trip in Maine to a flight over the Grand Canyon we had some good adventures. When my husband died sixteen years ago other friends warned me that my married friends would forget me. They never did. Needless to say, I have been in a somber mood all day, but, happily, Mondays are the days I tutor a first grader. Let me tell you, nothing lightens your mood like the gap toothed smile of a little first grader. After working really hard on math work sheets and reading for the hour, with a little time for drawing and coloring, he looked at me, as he was getting his coat on, and said "I have fun with you." Obviously, I told him that I have fun with him too, and realized that it's true. What a blessing that hour was today.
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