Wednesday, July 31, 2019
The best friendships are those things that don’t diminish with time and distance. Years can pass but reconnecting feels like taking a favourite record off the shelf. Your perspective might change, the music might even sound different, but you still treasure the pleasure it brings.”
Your mom and I had one of those friendships. And even though we didn’t talk every day, or every week, or even every year; it always felt wonderful, when by chance we would reconnect.
I met Bonnie at the hospital during 1990s sometime. She was very well known for her committed nursing care on Soldiers 1. She would work through breaks, and work through lunch, and stay overtime to make sure that her patients, and their families were well cared for. She brought joy to many people. She was always upbeat, happy, and enthusiastic about life. She worked with a great combination of integrity, humility and a sense of humour.
In the 2000’s, we joined forces and went on a couple trips together to the Caribbean and Mexico. Bonnie and I were roomies. Man we had so many laughs! And a few tequilas and beer. We went on a whale watching boat trip in Puerto Vallarta and neither one of us remembered docking!!! The guide on that trip stated that he made the best margaritas; we proved that he did. Lol.
Another funny memory that I have, is helping Bonnie set up her computer. I came out to her house because she had the darnest time getting her email to work. Anyway, we got that going ok, so we decided to also set her up with a dating profile, on lavalife or eharmony, something like that (don’t remember the name exactly). The profiling questions were quite in depth and we had some wine and laughed and laughed and laughed. Her profile was awesome!!!!! Still makes me laugh just thinking about it now. She got some weird replies and quite. Lol.
Another bond that Bonnie and I had, other than our profession and vacations; were our sons. All the basketball games we attended, to cheer TLSS on! To see our boys playing together and having so much fun, brought joy to our hearts.
I was very upset to hear of Bonnie’s diagnosis. I was also upset that I could not come to see her one more time. But I understand. I hope that she got the same magnificent care in her final weeks, that she provided for so many years. She deserved the best.
It really hurts to lose someone so special. I will miss her.
But will remember.
With love and hugs,
Sue
