Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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When I get up every morning, the first thing I’ve done for some years now is get my cell phone to see what sweet GIFS and texts that my best friend Deb has sent to me, as she always did every morning. I loved her and admired her from the first time I met her some 31 years ago. She was beautiful, funny, sassy, a generous and selfless woman, a force to be reckoned with and someone I grew to look up to and admire. She was so easy to be around, she made me feel welcome in her home, and and from the beginning we just seemed to click right away. There was 10 years difference in our ages, but it sure didn’t seem like she was that much older because she was so much fun and so active and so young at heart We thought so much alike, and we shared, struggled and eventually overcame many of the same issues, so it only made sense that we would remain close friends even after she moved away from Jonesboro. Never in my life have I ever had a sweet Godly friend like Deb. I confided in her about literally everything, never holding anything back, the worst of the worst, the best of the best, my greatest joys, my deepest pains, shames, sorrows and fears. This wonderful lady had a heart so loving, nurturing, understanding and so full of the purest caring that she never judged me or made me feel bad about myself! She always prayed for me, loved me unconditionally, reassured me, comforted me, and encouraged me, and she was always on my side. We always had each other’s backs! I thank God that he sent this precious friend into my life, such a wonderful blessing, the most awesome blessing anyone could have. I know she is home now, and rejoicing with our Lord and I’m glad she is no longer suffering, but the selfish part of me is now grieving for her because never will I ever have another friend like her!!!! My deepest sympathies are with her family, with Mac, she told me so many times their story, and she loved that man with all of her heart! She was a great Mom and loved her kids in the same Godly, whole hearted and unconditional way only she could have! So now Deb, every morning I will miss your funny texts and your sweet GIFS and the way you made me feel so very special and how much you loved me, but know that no one will ever take your place in my heart, you truly are the best friend I have ever had, the one I could always depend on, and the greatest blessing God has favored me with. I love you so very much my precious friend, and this isn’t Goodbye, but I will see you later, and I will be missing you so so much until then. You are one of a kind, simply the very best friend God has made. You will never be forgotten you will live on in my heart and in me because you surely taught me how to be a friend and a better person. So long for now ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
