This old photo makes me smile, little Shawni waving from the kitchen window of the house we rented in Marly-le-Roi in the mid eighties.
I would write my letters at a small kitchen table near where Shawni is standing in the photo, mostly with a mug of tea in hand. Looking at my letters again this morning I saw my comment to Mom about Martie. 'She is such a good person, I really miss having her around." Bernie had organised a canoe paddle for Fred and Martie used the opportunity to put together treats for us all.
Martie and I chatted a little earlier about all the decisions that she has to make about her pending spinal surgery. Not an easy time especially when she feels so drained from all the discomfort and how it is limiting her days.
So Martie dear friend, twenty years later, you are more than a good person, you are remarkable and I so value all the years of friendship.
We do not write letters anymore but if I was sending you one it would be a thank you, it is still a privilege to be your friend.
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