Sometimes you don't miss someone until you don't have them anymore
My mom found out that one of her close friends died this morning. When I was growing up in Georgia, we lived in this big subdivision. There were a lot of families there with kids around the same age. There was a neighborhood pool and a lot of wooded areas that seemed very wild and adventurous for children. Mom met Doreen at the pool one afternoon with her two daughters - one my age and one a little younger than Kris. Our families became very close very quickly after that.
Doreen was the one leading our dance group recitals and our grade school cheerleading team (yes, I participated in both). She was always the mom volunteering for field trip supervisors and Girl Scout activities. She never minded us running into her house without knocking, no matter what time it was or how busy she was with her own stuff. She always wanted to be involved in anything that interested us - even when it was that extra scoop of ice cream we weren't supposed to have. I knew that no matter what else was happening, I could depend on her.
It's been about 9 years since I have seen or talked to Doreen. I haven't even thought about her very often except for when Mom mentioned that she got a card or phone call. Knowing that she is gone now makes me feel like a precious part of my childhood is gone forever, and I never even realized how wonderful she helped to make it.
Goodbye, Doreen - we will miss you so much.
Doreen was the one leading our dance group recitals and our grade school cheerleading team (yes, I participated in both). She was always the mom volunteering for field trip supervisors and Girl Scout activities. She never minded us running into her house without knocking, no matter what time it was or how busy she was with her own stuff. She always wanted to be involved in anything that interested us - even when it was that extra scoop of ice cream we weren't supposed to have. I knew that no matter what else was happening, I could depend on her.
It's been about 9 years since I have seen or talked to Doreen. I haven't even thought about her very often except for when Mom mentioned that she got a card or phone call. Knowing that she is gone now makes me feel like a precious part of my childhood is gone forever, and I never even realized how wonderful she helped to make it.
Goodbye, Doreen - we will miss you so much.