I have always believed that one can form a family of friends. I have been lucky enough, in this life to find many wonderful people that, although not related by blood to me, have become special and precious in their own way.
This is the relationship I have with Emily. A young woman who came into my life when she was just eleven years old. Her parents rented the house next door, and one day Emily came into the yard bringing back a dackel. I think it was Greta, although I cannot recall.
Before I knew it, I put her to work in the kitchen, as it was Peach season and I desperately needed the help!
After that we were pals and then friends and then family.
I’ve never tried to replace her parents. Goodness, they are both wonderful people, who love her very much, but I have tried to be a friend and someone that Emily could always count on. That is something that won’t change.
Emily grew to love the pups as much as I do. In fact, over the years she has “doggy sat” for me and helped me when the puppies arrived.
However, she has grown and her parents are moving west. We will be separated by a couple of time zones. At first I felt pretty sad, and then I realized that I can hop on a plane and go and visit her whenever she has a long weekend!
You see, no matter where she is, I know, and she knows that we are together in our hearts!
On Monday we spent some time going around the yard taking pictures together. Hubby helped so we could get some really nice ones.
I know she will come back, to the lake that we both love, and spend some time here again. Right now it’s time for her to go off on a new adventure.
Safely knowing, I will always be here, waiting for her to return and tell me all about it!
Love you, Em!
What a sweet post. How lucky you are to have found each other.
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Sounds like a life-long friendship has been made — and I’m sure she will miss you as much as you will miss her! But you are right – you can still hop planes… and the reunions will be even sweeter!
Beautiful pictures, beautiful words and a great Blessing that one of the pups brought her into your life!! Love YOU, Mel
That is so nice 🙂
A lovely tribute to a beautiful friendship. The miles may increase but the friendship will not wither, I know that about you.
Having met Emily from time to time over the years, I know what she meant to MB, and that it was a relationship of mutual giving. Best wishes Emily for this new phase of your life; I am sure you won’t be too far away for a visit from the person who flies for her dogs romances. Truth is, Emily, you has been a gift to the whole family.
“Friends are the family we choose for ourselves”…I have no idea who said this, but I firmly believe it.
In the last picture, you two look like sisters! 🙂
It sounds like you have an amazing bond with Emily!`How wonderful that your relationship started out so simply but as blossomed into something so precious. As much as you adore her, Emily is very blessed to have you in her life too! Even though she is moving, nothing can alter the incredible gift of friendship you share! Thanks for telling such a heartwarming story about how you & Emily met!
I have a lot of experience with friendships which have become seperated by many miles. When you meet again you will feel like you’ve never been apart. What a lovely story!
Oj safe travels to Emily! I know how much you will miss her!!!
oh you made me cry……….x