Hello to friends and family. It's been a while since I've been here. While going through Covid, most days are the same but that's not a bad thing.
And then the other day I learned of an online friend of mine has died along with her husband, three weeks later. I can't begin to tell you how much I miss Flo. I've known her for many years. She lived in the western part of Pennsylvania which is how our association kicked off. She was in my email groups and until her health started to fail remained in my signature tag group.
There was a scare a couple of years ago when I heard from her husband telling me she was in the hospital and not expected to come out alive. My joy was immeasurable when I learned she did come out and went on for a couple more years. What I remember most about Flo is she never, ever let a holiday go by without her sending me an online card. She had known how much I love them, and she never missed a single holiday.
This past July 4th came and went, and I hadn't heard from her. I just naively thought that she was not celebrating because of her deteriorating health and so wasn't going to send out cards. And then the other day, I learned, she is no longer on this earth.
To say I will miss her just doesn't sum up how I feel about her. I am also thankful for the unknown person that sent me the notice of both passing. I am thankful in a way that they both passed near the same time. How much he must have missed having his dear wife and my friend in his life.
I'd also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the friends I have acquired during my many years online. I had my first computer from Radio Shack (remember them?) and managed to keep up with the ever-changing models since then. I've had the privilege of making friends that I treasure as much as those offline. I love all of you and if it were possible, I'd come have a cup of coffee with you so consider this a virtual cup of coffee just to say...you're the best and you are appreciated more than words can express.
For all of you? Treasure your friends and family. One day, they will not be there and the ability to tell them how you feel will be gone. I'm happy to say that Flo and I told each other often in many ways how much we cared about each other.
