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Hello Gorgeous

By Jo – Jan 9/16

I was perusing the giftware in Winners one chilly day before Christmas when I came upon a lovely teacup. It was delicate, large and white. It had a dainty handle, tiny pink flowers trailing down the interior and the words HELLO GORGEOUS in a feminine font. I picked it up.

It was perfect for her.

I stood holding it, turning it over for a moment, reflecting on my friendship with Pat’s uncle’s wife. We’ve always had an understanding, a heart connection. She is dear, true blue, exceptionally open and conversational. And she has always met me with a hug and “hello, gorgeous!” or a text of “hello, beautiful! What’s up today?” or something down that line.

She’s had a tough year. Her brother died of Lou Gehrig’s Disease and she’s walked the lonely valley of grief with her family and yet not together. She’s watched another favourite brother walk the cancer road. She’s sent her oldest son into the world, to work and live as a mature nineteen-year-old. She’s conquered her own little health problems and kept her home a haven for her men.

I walked up to the till to make my purchases. The teller wrapped the mug in thick layers of tissue and I happily took it home, found a gift bag and sent it on its way to Linden with Jodi.

A few days later I got a text:

                Jo

                I pulled that mug outa the bag & the hello gorgeous was facing me

                & I could just see you saying it & laughing & it was almost like you

                were here & Jodi & I burst out laughing… was an awesome moment…

I grinned big as I finished reading her message. I don’t think she has a clue how she’s affected my life for the better, my beautiful friend with a gorgeous heart.

*Please don't pass this on but if you want to pray for Michelle that would be the best. She just told me that her brother with cancer is dying...