Carol, Debbie and I met at the University of Texas as naive and sweet young things back in 1980. We were fun-loving, and homesick, and excited...and we stuck together like glue!
We've each gone through a lot since that time: marriages, a divorce, kids, financial challenges, moving, vacationing, job-changing....all of life's joys and heartaches in the last 30 years. Here we are, a little more worldly wise and experienced! Ha!
Carol was the brain and and my roommate was Deb - both sweet as they come. I was the homesick one most of time, why I couldn't tell you. But I was happy to be out on my own and I made some amazing friends who made the journey more exciting and fun. Along with Carol and Deb, there was also Melinda, Connie, Lisa, Janie... these girls quickly became my second set of sisters. I would share laughs and hard times with them for years to come. Who could have known what an influence we would have on each other? Serving as bridesmaids and godparents to each other? Coming together in family celebrations? If I took nothing else from my time at UT, at least I found these very special life-long friends. I wish the same for my daughter in college!
Gina
That is so sweet Gina...had to go find the kleenex! All very well said. I am so grateful our paths crossed. What a blessing the two of you have been to me over the years. It was great seeing you both. Let's not wait so long to get together again!
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