Best Friend

    Debie and I were best friends growing up. We were totally absorbed in our world of play and fun. Best remembered were activities such as snow igloos/slides; puppet shows; hand-stand mastering; hide-in-seek in the dark in her basement rec room; sand mud-pies and on into many teen adventures with the usual trials and tribulations.
    People tried to separate us...separate classrooms, separate jr. highs; but we reconnected and never lost the ease of being with each other and sharing. John, her brother, recently said, "Even though I was quite young, I do recall that Debie was the one who instigated most of the ideas for your adventures". Thank you, John, I was an innocent lamb taken happily along.
    We did go our own ways in college and adulthood. There were many years that went by without seeing each other or little contact but we never lost touch. I knew she was out there as a piece of my life. When Debs called with the news of her cancer, I was fortunate to be at a time of my life when I could go on another adventure with her.
    This adventure has allowed me to know a bit of Debie as an adult. She is not an easy person (we all think we are easy). She still leads into the unknown and has very stong views...both to her credit. I am learning things from her...standing up more firmly when things are not right; seeking non-mainstream alternatives; spirit/ecology/earth/health information seeking. I think of her as a seeker. She is spirited, upbeat, and loving. I love her laugh.
    Throughout this journey I am amazed at Debie's concern for those around her. She is not just focused on her own healing but is always reaching out to know and help others. This is a large part of Debie's gift to the world through her art and interactions. This is not always comfortable but Debs pushes our boundaries and encourages growth. I am very happy to be taking part in a portion of her healing journey.
    Love to Debs, Pegs