Another goodbye...

So this past year, and this new one have been marred by death yet again...

First, my Dad passes away last February.
Second, a teacher in the special ed program that we transport kids for, passes away in May.
Third, a co worker passes away in June.
Fourth, a girl from the sp.ed program passes away on new years day.
And fifth..... my best friend for all time just passed away today. She was only 37...

I am completely heartbroken. I can't even fathom that I will never see her again for the rest of my life. She wasn't just my friend. She was my sister. I spent so much time with her. Good times and bad. We were always there for each other. I even saw one of her girls be born... Her smile and laughter could light up a room. (I can actually hear her now...) She was always worried if you got enough to eat or drink, was an awesome cook, and was quite the fun girl to be around growing up. She spent alot of time at my house. Sleepovers, dinners, building forts in the backyard, sledding in the front yard. Walking down to Walgreens in 100 degree weather to buy candy with a whole dollar. In later years, riding to school together, beboppin to some rap music in the car. Skipping pep rallies to go back home and just hang out. Cruising Dodge street till the wee hours of the morning. Racing her parents minivan at 80 mph,lol... Oh God, do I have memories... 30 years worth! She also held my hand through a nasty divorce and I held hers too though her divorce.  Most of all she became a wonderful mother to 2 girls.... She never thought she'd have any kids. They called me Aunt Jen. And they are so beautiful. They look just like her...

I could go on for a lifetime, but I just had to get some of it out....

I miss you so much Heather.You were the best friend I could have ever had... *hugs to you in Heaven*
I will see you again someday. Till then, say hi to Dad for me...... I miss you and love you...