The Circle Of Life

...........Barb, Barb, Me, Linda...........

Or should it be the circle of death. I lost a very good friend of mine the other day. She was taken way too early in this lifetime. The reality of her truly being gone is still hitting me.

Sean . Barb . John . Kip . Barb

I've been remembering all of the fun times that we shared. Telling and retelling the stories over and over again in my head. What a wild bunch we were back in that period of time. She was such a wonderful person, a wonderful mother and wife who brought laughter and comfort to many. One of my best friends.

John Barb me and Skip

All the crazy camping trips, drinking, hot springs, dating, closing down Max's and going to Kip's house staying up all night. Spending time at the ocean, and just being together laughing around the campfire talking about Bigfoot. Good times, Canadian Mist, Charter, and our beloved Home brew. Listening to The McKenzie River Boys, Mike Cross, all the frantic road trips, and just being together will always be wonderful memories that I will cherish. Getting proficient at walking past the dart game to get to the bathrooms ;)

Fennelli . me . Barb . John . Barb

To get together for a funeral, the first in my age group is really hitting me. First not in any particular order, it's the celebration of coming into your own, first car, the milestone birthdays, your own graduation, buying your first home, marriage, kid's birth's and their graduations. Then you have the accomplishments of your children and their celebrations of life. It seems that I've moved right up the hill to funerals. I'm not ready for them yet. Isn't there another step along this trail of life to have happen before funerals?

John Barb and Barb

I'll just have to come up with something. Meanwhile, here's to you Barb, I raise my glass of Guinness Stout in your honor, since I don't have any decent home brew nearby. You already are missed so much. I will make my next home brew batch in your honor and celebrate your memory wake fashion this summer.

Best Friends
A more recent photo;
I'm happy to say that I've lost weight since that picture was taken.


Sean . Barb . me . Barb