DEATH OF MY BEST FRIEND

 

Last night at 10pm my best friend called. Her husband had turned off her

computer, her TV, and tucked her in.  A call from her this late was highly usual.  We laughed.

We solved some of the worlds problems. Then ended as usual with "love you".

This morning at 9am her husband called to tell me she had died at 2:12am, mere hours after our last goodbye.

 

Loretta and David had known each other for 65 years and had been married

for over 40.  She was brilliant, had several degrees, was a terrific

artist, seamstress. Great wife and mother and the best grandmother ever.

She loved the Braves and the Falcons. She had even sold instructional tapes on how to repair

and glue fine porcelains

 

I met David in 1975. He was a  television producer.  We remained friends

and somewhere in the early 80's I began a phone friendship with his wife.

We actually only saw each other 3 times in the 35 year span.

 

She had been in failing health all her life and suffered more than we can

imagine.  Two years ago when I went on oxygen she walked me through it.

She was a recluse for health reasons. I am a recluse by choice.  I really

like and enjoy people and love listening to their stories, but no longer

feel the need to be face to face. The television, Internet and phone were

the vehicles for our social life

 

While moderation was Loretta's middle name, mine would be passionately

excessive.  In other words we were complete opposites that just happened

to agree on politics, morals, and standards. She was not perfect, but was the

smartest woman I've ever known . We ranted, raved, yelled, and pulled

each other out of depression and despair.  We also laughed till we wet

our panties.  She was closer than a friend, really she was my family. She

was the best.... She is irreplaceable.......Rest In Peace.