Closure

Today was a day for closure. It was the Celebration of Life for my best friend, Rae. The service was family only but included me. The Does from the Elk's Lodge where she was a member, did a nice ceremony. Individuals spoke of their relationship with Rae. My Sorosis President was there also, and encouraged me to say something: 

           
Rae was my best friend for 33 years. Our connection was lunch on Fridays, followed by shopping. When I first met Rae in the 70's, she had a page-boy hair style with slanty- shaped glasses. The next time I saw her, she had a curley Afro and huge, round, Sally Jessie Raphel glasses. A total make-over. I loved make-overs and here was one right before me. I thought this gal was wonderful.

We loved shopping and her quest for yellow shoes was unending. We were fashionistas before all others. When we shopped she would say, I'll wear this for Sorosis Women's Club. Soon, she was inviting me there as a guest, and when it was not so easy for her to drive, she sponsored me into the Club so we could go together. She never dreamed I'd be raising my hand to volunteer for so many postions there.

I was a Republican and she was a staunch Democrat but she lived long enough to see me vote Democratic.

She was one-of-a-kind and the world will be a duller place without her.

Love you, Rae. Your BFF