I woke up yesterday morning and realized that it was exactly a year ago when I received the call from Sue telling me her cancer treatments were no longer working. I remember the pause in the conversation as I absorbed the information. I thought for a fleeting moment, "What can I say?" and then suddenly the comment that sprang from my mouth was "You know what I am going to miss the most, Sue?" She said "No, Shelley, what?" I said, "I am going to miss this, the ability to speak with you on the phone at anytime."
Still, when I hear something funny or want to discuss an idea, I often think "I need to call Sue!" It is a practice I have had for over 30 years now that will take sometime to fad.
Sue, please know that I am thinking of you, and still call upon you with my ideas and stories. The only difference is, I no longer have to pay long distance rates or for minutes. It is all free now.
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