Lonesome in a Crowd

Marilyn had a phone visit with Gladys Lipsett recently. Gladys was lamenting about missing her friends at church. Her thoughts are posted here to help all of us understand that folks who have passed away leave an emptyness in many people's lives for a very long time because of the precious relationships that were experienced in years previous. Here is what she wrote:

I think of all of the grand times we had at Doris bates home where we met so often, what a lovely lady she was!!! Also Blanche was so dear to Meta and myself. Dot McLeod and I often went to Zeller's to have lunch after going to do our banking. Poor Dot...

Then there was Dora Bayerle that filled in for all of my lonely times. We went so many places even visiting veterns at the Colonel Belcher Long Term Hospital, feeding one fellow and brightening up his day. She was so faithful. I miss her so much.

All of these memories seem to flood over me when I open the doors of our church. I miss my friends so much.

I will see them again someday when when we won't have to say goodbye ever again.

Love Gladys

As we concluded our chat, Gladys said, "Tell the people at church that I am going to surprise them one day and come out to a worship service, but right now it is too cold to think about"--- smile!!

Some of us are so busy that we do not realize how lonely other folks are and how rich we are to have had the opportunity to recognize even slightly how we have been enriched by many people. Doesn't it sadden and warm your heart?
Marilyn

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