Almost 18 years to this date I met the most amazing woman, Carrie, who had such an impact on my life. I miss her already and it's been less than 12 hours.
She was a customer at my bank and hasseled me my 3rd day on the job, I almost quit. 2 more weeks went by she made me cry when she left my office. The next week she made me cry, but this time right in front of her.
The following week I was getting a bite to eat before school at a little Italian restaurant.......who walks in.....Carrie! She sat across from me and said "do you mind" I replied "just don't make me cry"
We had the most amazing conversation and great laughs; I skipped class and had a few beers with my new 67 year old, wise, intelligent witty friend.
She was with me through divorce, break ups, ups down you name it. I was with her through the hip replacement to the retirement center. We spoke on the phone about once a week and she always made me laugh and left me with a "thought of the day".
Feeling really empty right now
Thanks for letting me spill my sadness~