I actually had two special friends. One was Frosty, my invisible friend. The other was Misty my Russian blue cat. They both grew up with me and listened to all my tales and problems. Frosty left one day and never came back. Misty did the same. I was still mourning my grandmother as my grandfather lay dying. Misty was out on the porch and ran off when someone walked in. I was devastated with too many losses at once. I'll never forget them.
You meant "devastating": One day, Sally disappeared. We didn’t know where or how, but at that stage of life, it wasn’t quite so devasting. I did find a Beanie-Baby lookalike substitute once, which my grown-up guy thought was amusing.
Great story == I still have my well-worn teddy bear - when I was a child I cut his [assuming it's a him] hair so he's a bit bald, but he's 72-73 years old after all, and perhaps should be.
I still have a lot of my dolls and stuffed animals. I keep thinking I could sell them but that would be disrespectful of their loyalty to me all these years . . . right?
I actually had two special friends. One was Frosty, my invisible friend. The other was Misty my Russian blue cat. They both grew up with me and listened to all my tales and problems. Frosty left one day and never came back. Misty did the same. I was still mourning my grandmother as my grandfather lay dying. Misty was out on the porch and ran off when someone walked in. I was devastated with too many losses at once. I'll never forget them.
Oh my.
You meant "devastating": One day, Sally disappeared. We didn’t know where or how, but at that stage of life, it wasn’t quite so devasting. I did find a Beanie-Baby lookalike substitute once, which my grown-up guy thought was amusing.
Ken, what would I do without you! Thanks. Will fix!
You'd be devasted.
Ken, did you see the column about Gannett cutting opinion?
I saw yours as well as commentary in a variety of places.
Fixed! Thanks
Sally! Beautiful story. I did not have a special friend, unless you count Jason, a Pekinese I would dress up and push around in a toy carriage.
Oh, Jason definitely counts, says Sally.
I thought maybe Sally was a paper doll!
I thought Sally was a dog, a real dog, but I didn't understand how she could travel with you everywhere!
Funny! Well, she was kinda real. Smile
Ah!
Thanks for the smile today, Julie!!
Sally hopes you are having a good day.
I can tell that Sally brings comfort and peace to the room!! What a wonderful gift to find her today ❤️
Yep
Ahhhh, tears in eyes. Guessing Sally is making the move! Yahoo.
Great story == I still have my well-worn teddy bear - when I was a child I cut his [assuming it's a him] hair so he's a bit bald, but he's 72-73 years old after all, and perhaps should be.
I still have a lot of my dolls and stuffed animals. I keep thinking I could sell them but that would be disrespectful of their loyalty to me all these years . . . right?
Love this! Sally wants to know his name.
Well I wasn't very creative == I think I named him Teddy == but then I was a little tike then.
Sally likes the name Teddy.
Thanks, Scott!
Touching story that can only bring a smile.