This picture made my last blog but I thought I would use it again. Susan and I have been friends for 30 years. That's right, our entire lives. Although adult life had taken us in different directions we have stayed in contact, sometimes better than others. I was very excited that she invited me to visit her for her birthday and am glad I got to see her life as it has been for the last year. Her husband has fought hard against cancer and when I saw them last weekend I wish I would have known that it was his last Sunday. I wish I would have said to him the one thing that I wanted to but I was too afraid. I remember the last conversation I had with my mom and wanting to say "thank you for being my mom". I chickened out because then I would be admitting she was going to die. If I could go back to last Sunday afternoon I would have looked him in the eye and said "I will take care of her for you" and not been afraid of admitting what he already new. He passed away yesterday afternoon and I am so sad for Susan. I plan on being her friend forever and hopefully I can make good on my silent promise to him. We love you Susan!
You can read his story on their blog http://danfritz.blogspot.com/
3 comments:
Thank you for sharing Jill. I had no idea. I'm sure you'll make good on your promise!
Love, Kelli
Jill, I just read this and cannot believe it...what an amazing thing to say. You don't need to worry that you didn't say it. I told him I would be alright that day and I think that's the permission he needed. Thank you for including me in your life. I know we'll see much more of each other from now on.
Jill, I'm sure that Janet also knows what was in your heart, too.
Uncle David
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