My friend passed away last week. Just like that! Unexpectedly, shockingly, unbelievably! She was young, well my age, with 2 children still at home. She had left me a voice mail congratulating me on being an almost gramma, and wanted to go to breakfast to celebrate. But I never called her back….
I don’t believe anything in this life is random. It’s all part of the plan, and this passionate, larger than life woman was part of the plan for my life. I know that now. I am different because I knew her. The sad thing is, her passing is what changed me the most. As I reflect on her life, her passion, her love, I know there are things I need to do differently. Do better.
I didn’t know her favorite flower, her favorite color, or her middle name. But I know I loved her. I’ll see you later Leslie. Thanks for the apple pancakes, the eyebrow advice (that I never took), the political shouting matches and the soccer talk.
