Sounds like a bad movie alias huh? Well it's true, Mary Smith, now Mary Sue Gassert. Or as we all know her as just Sue. The picture on my blog is from the birthday card Sue gave me this year. When you open it you hear a vacuum noise. I have practically worn it out because I think it is so cute and fitting our friendship. I have known Sue since 1978. We met because my husband started working as a carpet layer for her husband Ed.
Well I'll cut to the chase, we finally met and became instant friends. I had a housekeeping business and I believe Sue worked at a factory. She was laid off from her job and decided to start cleaning houses. We worked together off and on for many years. She has worked for the same family for about 30 years and I still work with her part time. I tried to retire in 2002 but misery loves company, so she keeps coercing me to work part time with her.Really I love working with her. She is my best bud and we always have so much to talk about. Those of you who know me know I'm quite a gabber, well Sue gives me a run for my money. Now you may be asking yourself,What does this have to do with anything?? Let me tell you...I believe people come into our lives for all sorts of reasons. Some stay a long time and some just pass on through. However each person contributes something, be it good or bad.
We have stayed friends for so long because we are real and honest with one another. She does not hesitate to tell me if she thinks I'm wrong or right for that matter. She holds me accountable for my actions. She makes me be honest with myself. OUCH, sometimes I wish she would mind her own business.
She has taught me to be a better cook. She has taught me to be more open minded and forgiving reminds me daily how important my family is.She validates my worth as a friend to her.So I will say to Sue, THANK YOU FOR BEING MY FRIEND.
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About Me
- Pam O.
- I am a true native Idahoan, Born at the old St. Als that used to be downtown. I am 51 and I have been married 32 years to the same man. Gasp...I think I just got a small electrical shock. I have 3 grown kids, and 4 grandbabies.
4 comments:
What a sweet tribute to your friend. It's a lucky thing to have such a close friend-even luckier to have several. :o)
What abeautiful piece. There is nothing better than a good gorlfriend and you two are lucky to have each other. I appreciate you guy's letting me "in" occasionally. Sheri
It's also unusual to make such close friendships when you're all grown up and don't have the luxury of a childhood friendship grown to adulthood. I have great memories of us as girls.
Well Pammer,
You finally are a "blog-ette"...LOL How GREAT...for those of us that live in the land of...well you know...(giggling) its good to keep up on what the real world does in the dog days of summer. Friends are what enables a woman to cry easily, laugh the loudest and be warmed when she finds herself the coldest. How wonderful you have so many that care so much.
Glad now that you have "joined the ranks" of those that care for you so deeply.
Hope your summer has been a great one. Smiles and hugs from the burning south....(cough cough)
Jann
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