Good Morning and Welcome to the second day of summer Sunday, the 22nd day of June, 2014.
It is bright and sunny out this morning and the air has a slight coolness from the breeze, making it practically perfect.
This morning I was reminded as I gathered the jewellery that I always wear …. you know the rings and watch and then touched off with bracelets and a necklace, perhaps earrings.
One piece that I have worn every single day since it was given to me back in the summer of 1976 – a jade ring.
The ring is smooth and green ….. an ever ending circle of friendship.
It was a gift from my then best friend, Carolyn.
My forever friend, Carolyn, I might add.
We met in Grade Twelve.
She got married right after high school.
She had gone on a trip to the United States and had brought it back for me.
It is strange that I have no other piece of jewellery that I have consistently wore for that length of time.
This summer is is thirty-eight years since she gave it to me.
We were inseparable for a long-time and always kept in touch.
But somehow like many relationships go they slowly slip away.
I miss her.
We have and had such an amazing friendship that no matter how much time had elapsed we would just pick up from that point, like we had just spoke that day.
To my knowledge she still lives back in Regina and hopefully someday we will meet up again.
I am grateful for the jade ring a fond reminder of love and friendship.
Special Hello to: my friend Carolyn wherever you are ………
Always, Carol and Alvin
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