OT: Friends funeral

I'd like to thank all of you who offered your kind thoughts and support during this difficult time. I was going to thank each of you but I thought I'd share what I said at her service instead. I want to tell you about: The Kitchen Table How would you put a friendship of twenty years into simple words? ...... ...... It seems that so many of those years were spent sitting at a kitchen table, talking about everything, our children, our partners, work, politics... I think we covered it all. We gossiped... and plotted to overthrow the system as every good social worker does... We argued a lot too. And that is what part of friendship is all about: agreeing to disagree and still being friends. Sometimes there was a blatant lie or two, when one knew the other was wrong. Sometimes... and that is what it's all about too. We watched each other's children grow and shared in their joys and sorrows. We helped each other through life's dramas and held each other in times of tragedy. There were hard times when the phone did not ring but the truth was always found in knowing the other's phone number and knowing there would be no hesitancy to answer. We were both independent, bent on success, with or without the other, The point is, when one had success, it belonged to both of us. Two days before Carol died we spent the day and night together. We reminisced, we laughed, we argued, and we sat in silence. We drank coffee and smoked too many cigarettes, just the way we always did. Now an empty chair stares back at me, silent, full of love and hope, telling me to be what I always was. I am so thankful for building twenty years of memories with a friend I had learned to love at a kitchen table. I miss you with all my heart Carol. Take care everyone, Sharyn

Oh Sharyn, There could not have been one dry eye at the service when you read that,that is so beautifully written and heartfelt. ( I cried reading it!) I know this is such a sad and hard time for you,keep positve thoughts and remember that Carol will always will with you in heart and spirit and will watch over you!and we are here to support you too with heavy shoulders to lean on if you need us!!!--ALWAYS!! Take care! Nanc

Dearest Sharyn, A beautifully written tribute to a beautiful friendship. My heart hurts for you and your loss. Remember Carol with love - and know that she is with you always. Lots of love from your OH family - you are in my thoughts and prayers. Cyndi

I'm crying now I'm sorry you lost your best friend. How hard that must be. I'm going to share your story with my best friend and let her know how much I love her.

Sharyn, I am so sorry about your loss. Your tribute certainly gives depth and meaning to the relationship that you had. Thank-you so much for sharing this with us. Lori