First Grade Friends

Last month it was a shock to see a friend since first grade on Facebook in a hospital bed, a trach tube in her neck and ominous Physician reports full of gloom and doom. Prayers for Laurie. Her daughter, Dawna keeping us posted.

Was it not just last Summer we spent a whole week together in her little home? Her hubby out of town working. Both brand new Mom's. We never stopped talking, trading stories about Lamaze Class, labor and our one allowed 'support person'.  How many stitches we had and the difficulties with the hospital nurses to bring our babies often so we could breastfeed them. What a struggle!

I remember I so admired Laurie's determination to be a good wife and Mother.  We were only 19. I lived with my parents and while I was thankful for their help it sure was nice to spend a week 'on my own'. (Thank you best girlfriend, kindred spirit!)  Laurie took care of little Dawna 24/7 including all household duties by herself. I was amazed and learned a lot that week. 

We had fun listening to her turntable play Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show cause it was my favorite album at the time. We also felt very grown up sitting in her kitchen sipping General Foods International Coffee-Mocha I think was our favorite flavor. 

Our little girls will be 35 this year.  Does not seem possible. 

I am still amazed by Laurie. She actually made it out of the hospital and refused hospice. In her words 'I am going home to live!'  

Yes you are my friend. kisses and lots of prayers