Daily writing prompt
Describe a random encounter with a stranger that stuck out positively to you.
I had a wave only relationship with the neighbors across the street, they he reminded me of my Gramps. The day his wife died I went across the street to see how I could help. He invited me in and we talked awhile and our friendship grew from there. We talked almost daily on topics across the board. He was a gentle man and I was so glad he was in my life. I often look at his old house and the memories flash right back. I miss Jim.
Melinda
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This is beautiful. I’m sure he appreciated you more than you know! ❤️
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Thank you for the kind words. The memories will last forever. His father was mentally ill and the treatment at the time was brutal, I was very thankful treatments have advanced. :)
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I am so sorry to hear that, and yes – I am also grateful there are more treatments today – for everything.
Have a wonderful weekend! <3
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I’m sure you were as much a comfort to him as he was to you, Melinda.
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I was so sad when his daughter moved him without a word.
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UGH – this happened to me too! I made friends with a 90+ year old lady down the street – I’d sit on her front porch for a chat on sunny days, then one day she was moved by her daughter to a nursing home… no forwarding address… Margery is my Jim. sigh, Linda xx
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It sucks when you are not allowed to say goodby and tell them what they mean to you. He was the closet friend I had at the time. He never judged and could talk all day. If I wasn’t home my husband knew I was at Jim’s. :)
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Wow, you were close. Mine was not that tight, but I was still sad not to say goodbye – it reminds me though to make the most of the time you have with people – make it count! xx
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You’re right about that.
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<3
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Thank you. :)
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