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Friends For Life |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia 
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 THIS IS A PICTURE OF ME AND MY FRIEND KATRINA (THE BABY IN THE PRAM) TAKEN WAY BACK IN THE SIXTIES.TO THIS DAY WE HAVE REMAINED FRIENDS AND KNOW EACH OTHER SO WELL.EVEN THOUGH WE DON'T SEE EACH OTHER OFTEN THE BONDS OF FRIENDSHIP REMAIN FIRMLY TIED. * * * * * From over the fence you looked at me It was in the Summer of '73 A ladder on the fence Joined your place and mine Over yonder past the clothes line I have a picture I keep of me and you I'm about four and you're not even two Neither of us could possibly have known That the seeds of friendship had been sown So many lazy Summer days We spent swimming in my pool We'd do almost anything Just to keep ourselves cool Then we'd scale across the fence First to your place then mine Or we'd lie out on the grass And soak up the warm sunshine As our lives took many turns Some for better and some for worse Any needs we both had Would always come first Life was to be so unfair So much heartache you'd go through At times I felt so helpless Not quite knowing what to do The sudden loss of your father At such a very young age Still too young was I To help you through this stage But we grew through the hard times And we learnt to have fun Then a tragedy happened The death of your son Though wiser in years Still so helpless did I feel This must surely be a dream This just couldn't be real But it was to be true And I tried to be there To hold on to your hand In your time of despair Now here we are years later And we remain side by side Our friendship ever stronger Our lives moving with the tide It isn't often that I see you Not as much as I'd really like But we know each other well It's sort of like riding a bike For together we've faced many hurdles But we've always made it through How very fortunate am I To share this friendship with you  THIS PICTURE WAS TAKEN IN NOVEMBER 2001 OF KATRINA AND I AT MY HUSBAND'S 40TH BIRTHDAY. THAT'S ME WITH THE WINE GLASS IN HAND AND AS YOU CAN SEE WE STILL REMAIN THE BEST OF FRIENDS. Suetang [This message has been edited by Suetang (04-24-2002 06:07 AM).] |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
sad memories written with a loving touch Sue...I especially love the black and white photo and your wonderful smile in the other*s Thank you for sharing.... hugss M |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
The value of friends...james |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
 oh my! stuff like this just rips me up... this is so wonderful! |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) God Bless You, sweet friend, you are such a true angel of a friend to so many and my heart cries out to her losses, yet I know with all my heart she will always be blessed to have such a beautiful friend like you as we all are and my heart goes out to hers always and I hopeshe too knows she isa wonderful person and her father and son will always guide her with their love! (wipes tears) This one both made me cry in heartbreak but especially in joy knowing you will always be together, sweet friend, you deserve some extra big hugs for this one! (EXTRA BIG HUGGGSSSSSS) YAY!!! We all love you so much, sweet friend, never change who you are, for you are a true angel and one of the most loving, compassionate people I've ever known! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sue, thank you for sharing!   May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Suetang - wonderful memory that has lasted through the years. Very special indeed... BC |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Thank you for posting..and you look stunning in that lovely pic..enjoyed reading..you and her have a very special bond..hugss ~Victoria |
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Decaflame Senior Member
since 2001-05-11
Posts 1635 |
This is a friendship that is tied by bonds stronger than blood... Enjoyed this very much, Sue! |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
True friends are always there Maybe not always physically But certainly within the heart the mind, the soul... Such is this bond between two young women who have endured much over the years.. Very beautiful Sue... |
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thepoeticplumber Member
since 2001-05-15
Posts 185 |
Sue, You are the best friend a person could have. I'm sure Katrina would agree with me. You have such a good heart. She must be an equal too. I've always thought that in a good friendship, the two are often much alike. Give this poem to her if you haven't already. She will love it as I did. Your friend always, Roger.....Thank You So Much |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
This touched me deeply Sue. A gift. A true gift of friendship. Through thick and thin. I enjoyed this so much. You and your Katrina are blessed and I love the pictures. Your verse is ever glowing in heart speak..Thanks for sharing this. Sincerely, Reg |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I am sure you will touch her heart with this as you ahve done mine. There is absolutely nothing that can replace a good friend and family. I loved your tribute to her Sue. ~* Sharon *~ |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Sue: A great poem about your friendship and it's a blessing to have a friend like that. Thanks for sharing this with us. Nice that you included the pictures. Betty Lou Hebert |
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