I haven't felt much like blogging the last few days. I lost a friend on Sunday afternoon.. I've only known her for a few years, and not real well either. But I have known of her for years, and have known her sister Heather for almost 40 years. I met Bonnie three years ago when she joined our Ladies Choir and sang alto with Heather and I. Bonnie was one of those people that you just couldn't help but love right off the bat. She was always smiling, always positive - just one of those people who had a real passion for life. A retired educator who taught many children in the city before becoming a Vice Principal and then a Principal, she has positively impacted countless people in this city, including myself. Whether it was on the golf course, in sorority, choir or in one of the countless other activities she loved, she had a tremendous impact on so many lives. She recently became a neighbour and occasionally would give me a drive home from Choir. Choir practice last night was difficult as we sang Danny Boy, one of her favourites. Rest in Peace, sweet Bonnie. You will be sorely missed....Heaven has gained a beautiful angel, and she's singing in God's choir now...
Peace,
Linda
To live in the hearts of those you leave behind is never to die...
8 comments:
I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend. She was also a friend to one of my good friends, another former teacher. It's the second teacher friend she's lost in the last few months. My sympathy to you. Pam
So sorry for your loss Linda. Take care and remember, quilting is good therapy :) I always make a small quilt after someone special I know dies, something that speaks of them so that when I see it again, I remember all that special about them.
Oh so sorry about the loss of your friend. It sounds like she was friend to many and will leave behind a lot of sad hearts
How lucky for you to have known her.
So sorry for your loss , Linda...it's so hard to lose a friend..there always seems to be that void that never gets filled.
Thank you all for your kind thoughts. She died so senselessly - as a result of a "complication" from a drug she was given for pain, after a very common routine shoulder surgery....
I'm so sorry for the loss of a good friend. Life is not fair. But God is good.
Very sorry to read about the loss of a friend. With my condolonces, Jeannette
Hi Linda ... sad to hear of your loss ... senseless loss is that much harder. Remember her goodness ... and she will live on in your memories.
Gentle Hugs ... Marie
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