Cheers, God!

Dear God,

Does my friend, Deedee, know how often and how fondly I think of her? If you are, indeed, preparing a place for all of us with you in eternity, then she is with you now, somewhere outside of time.

I found a little note she wrote to me on one of my old schoolbooks. That was over 25 years ago, and she's been gone for a few years now too, but I still think about her and admire her.

Please, if she doesn't already know, please, God, tell her that I miss her, and I love her. Tell her I regret that we didn't stay in touch. Tell her that I wish I'd been a better friend. Tell her how awesome I think she is. In high school she seemed so frail, so needy, and then after high school she was diagnosed with MS, and amazed me with her strength, courage, and positive attitude.

She was a wonderful mother. Her wheelchair didn't diminish the love and care she was able to give her little girl. Today, I'm smiling and feel warm inside because of Deedee. Please tell her so.