Tonight's picture was taken in August of 2008. Mattie had just been diagnosed a few weeks before this photo was taken. Pictured with Mattie was Margaret. Margaret was Mattie's first preschool teacher and we all hit it off splendidly. So much so that within that first semester of school (in 2005), Margaret and I developed a friendship. As she used to say, I was one of her "dear" friends and she felt that she only had a handful of them. Margaret died three years ago of ALS, so it is hard to imagine that both she and Mattie are now gone. I post tonight's photo because today would have been Margaret's birthday and we always celebrated that occasion together.
Quote of the day: The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole,but true beauty in a Woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she knows. ~ Audrey Hepburn
I took a photo of a handmade doggie shamrock cookie that Sunny's groomer makes for her special customers. She considers Sunny special. Who could blame her. In any case, the cookie was demolished within minutes.
In the midst of walking Sunny, I also learned that DC rats love to come out in the snow. Some of them are as big as cats in the broad daylight. Sunny wanted to catch them, so we had to have a meeting of the minds because I don't want to come anywhere near a rat. Much less chase one.
2 comments:
Vicki,
I am so sorry about your friend Margaret. While you have talked of her and of her diagnosis & death, seeing this precious picture of her with Mattie puts total emotion in my thoughts. Your quote was beautiful about a beautiful woman! I did not know her or Mattie but looking at the full of life picture of both of them, makes it seem impossible, death could have claimed both their lives💐💖
Vicki,
I usually don't go back and add to what I have already written. However, I must tell you how much the picture, you posted of Mattie & Margaret affected me. They are both gone way too soon especially, of course, Mattie. But remembering your good friend with the lovely picture and words about your friendship is so touching. So many people just move on with their own life. After a few years, people like Margaret are forgotten. But you too, are a memory keeper! I feel so fortunate to have your friendship. You too, care!
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