Several years ago I met a special neighbor who was extremely private. The one connection we made was with our two animals. This special woman was also in love with God. She suffered an extremely long illness and left a void in our neighborhood when she left this earth on August 1, 2012.
There have been moments when I thought that maybe I should have extended an invitation for her to share a cup of tea or just share general conversations. There were other moments when I was relieved that I took a chance and knocked on her door just to ask if she was ok. I discovered that this special woman was ill. She and I were both ill during the same span of spring and summer months.
I will keep the memory of purchasing a plant for her and sharing that special moment when we both exchanged smiles. That plant is still in front of her door with the collections of other plants. Her house appears to be the same. There is, however, one thing that has changed. My dear sweet neighbor is now with her creator. I miss seeing her walk through our neighborhood with her special pet, Diamond. I will miss the special attention she gave to my Cheyenne.
Rest in peace my dear neighbor Charlotte. You are now at peace with our Savior. Your mom is being loved, and I will always remember your smile and how you touched my life. Only God knows the hour and minute we will all leave ths earthly vessel for another destination.
There have been moments when I thought that maybe I should have extended an invitation for her to share a cup of tea or just share general conversations. There were other moments when I was relieved that I took a chance and knocked on her door just to ask if she was ok. I discovered that this special woman was ill. She and I were both ill during the same span of spring and summer months.
I will keep the memory of purchasing a plant for her and sharing that special moment when we both exchanged smiles. That plant is still in front of her door with the collections of other plants. Her house appears to be the same. There is, however, one thing that has changed. My dear sweet neighbor is now with her creator. I miss seeing her walk through our neighborhood with her special pet, Diamond. I will miss the special attention she gave to my Cheyenne.
Rest in peace my dear neighbor Charlotte. You are now at peace with our Savior. Your mom is being loved, and I will always remember your smile and how you touched my life. Only God knows the hour and minute we will all leave ths earthly vessel for another destination.
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