I’ve known Judy since 2003. We met through EHarmony. We dated for a couple years, then split, then got back together for another couple years. We’ve evolved into good friends.
Judy and I have some similar history in that we both lost someone special in our lives way too soon. I think it’s one of the things that binds us. But our friendship is not just about the sad. We both have sick and twisted senses-of-humor and are prone to the sarcastic. And we like guns. And tequila (not at the same time!)
Back in 2009, after we had broken up the second time, I was hospitalized and asked her to pick up my mail for me at my home. This is a 17 mile trip one-way, and I expected her to stop by once or twice a week to collect it.
Not only did she collect it daily, but she then came to the hospital to see me. Every day. She was there when my oncologist told me I had lymphoma. And was there much of the time when I was doing outpatient chemo.
When I told her I quite probably was going to lose my home, she offered me a place to stay. Open-ended. This is who she is.
Today is her Birthday. If I told you her age or posted her photo she would most certainly shoot me with the Nighthawk she carries!
Happy Birthday, Judy! And thanks!
Let me get this straight. You had a woman who will go out of her way for you AND she carries a Nighthawk AND you LET HER GO????
Posted by Shepherd K | July 6, 2012, 8:24 amNot my decision. I don’t question those with Nighthawks.
Posted by guffaw1952 | July 6, 2012, 8:28 amTell her your blog friends said, “Happy Birthday”
Posted by Matt | July 6, 2012, 8:30 amMost certainly! Hopefully, she’ll read it herself!
Posted by guffaw1952 | July 6, 2012, 8:33 amHappy birthday, Judy.
Posted by WSF | July 6, 2012, 8:56 amNow this gal fits my definition of a friend. Probably much more important in the long run than a mate. They can be, but seldom are the same person. I had one… I’ve been a widow ever since – going on 30 years.
Posted by MamaLiberty | July 6, 2012, 9:08 amI’m sorry for your loss. Thanks for your thoughts.
Posted by guffaw1952 | July 6, 2012, 9:56 amBest Wishes Judy!
Posted by danno | July 6, 2012, 9:23 amHappy birthday, Judy!
Posted by ProudHillbilly | July 6, 2012, 9:41 amTell her hippo birdie for us
Posted by Old NFO | July 6, 2012, 10:21 amWill do!
Posted by guffaw1952 | July 6, 2012, 10:46 amThank you all for the kind thoughts and wishes, and G, I’ll get you for this… Precious is right next to me… Thanks… O:-)
Posted by Judy Powell | July 6, 2012, 11:22 amHEY! I coulda posted a picture!
Posted by guffaw1952 | July 6, 2012, 11:25 amHappy Birthday to a wonderful person!!
Posted by Tomi | July 6, 2012, 12:27 pmHappy (belated) Birthday, Judy!
Posted by Christina LMT | July 7, 2012, 4:34 amThanks for the kind wishes…
Posted by Judy Powell | July 9, 2012, 11:30 am