Tuesday, August 10, 2010

She's Got Her Wings ~ For the Bumpkin


She found me in April
and we just clicked

with a passion for wildflowers
and shoes
and swings

I thought for sure
that we were sisters from a "another mother"

her comments and emails
made me laugh out loud

and also shed some tears

she told me that
"I got her"
and I did....

we talked about the gulf
about her beach
and I told her about mine

I could put myself in her shoes
maybe that's when we solidified our bond

I did a little post for her here
but at that time I did not know how bad things were


then on Sunday morning I get an email
call me re: Lisa
from her bestie

I was not prepared at all
for what Trish had to say
I cried and cried

then the message yesterday
she's gone...

So I waited until today
to pour it all out

I wanted to wait
until Trish was able to
send out the news
and sadly update Lisa's blog too.

I know that God has a reason for everything
although in times like this you can't help but ask why?

so young ~ too soon

Even though she was only in my life for a short time
she was there for a reason
to lift me up ~ to be there for each other
I will remember her always...

Will miss you Bumpkin

Fly ~ Fly ~ Fly

Lots of Love,


xo

love you.

13 comments:

Chez Zizi said...

Lori,
I am so sorry. I will be thinking of your friend Lisa and Trish (her friend) and her Captain John.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you guys during this time.
Zizette

mimi charmante said...

Sweet Lori,
I am so sorry that you have lost someone whom you connected so closely with. What a blessing to have had her in your life, if only for a short while. She will live on through you and the other friends that she touched. I will be thinking of you~
Much love,
xxmi

this free bird said...

Lori,

Sat here and bawled my head off all day. Looking at emails she sent me and the last one that said in the subject header - Never Give Up.

Going to cry some more. *hugs from me to you*.
xoxo,
c

Mikal said...

Lori,

I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet friend. Just reading her blog tonight, I can tell she was an incredible woman, and gift to the world. I'm thinking of you all and sending big hugs.

Yvonne @ StoneGable said...

Lori,
I am so sorry for your deep loss. Even though I did not know Lisa, the blogs are much sadder these days. What a beautiful tribute to your friend!
I am praying for all.
Yvonne

Farmgirl Paints said...

Oh sweetie I'm so sorry. Things don't always make sense do they? Sending hugs and prayers your way today.

Recaptured Charm said...

Lori.
Terribly sorry to hear that someone so special to you is gone. Seems the blogging world has lost one of its own.
Hugs.
Lisa

this free bird said...

Back again with more hugs and some tissues. So happy you got the pan. Hook it up and cook it up - wish we could do something w/krispy kremes a la that goodness she posted.

xoxo,
Carrie

Debby said...

Hi Lori,
Sending a note to let you know I will be thinking of you and I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know your friend, but I can tell from your post that she was a beautiful lady and that you had formed a beautiful friendship with her. Hugs to you!
Debby

MarjF said...

Dearest friend..
It never makes any sense does it? Take comfort in the fact that you two had connected..know that you are loved and feel my hugs....
Marj

Rawknrobyn.blogspot.com said...

This is a beautiful post. I connected with our Bumpkin in April too, and blogging went to a whole new level - in a fun way. What a treasure she was. I did a post too, and I'm a new follower. She was so great at bringing folks together. I feel the need to continue these meaningful connections.
Hugs to you,
xoRobyn

Carol said...

Thanks for your kind comment left on my blog. Through Lisa I have found another friend. I think she would have wanted it this way.

Godspeed...

Carol

Splenderosa said...

This was an event that stunned me! I absolutely couldn't believe it. I had missed her postings but thought she & the captain might be on vacation, or doing something fun. I had to re-read Trish's words. We all felt this way.
A lovely tribute to our precious girlfriend, Lisa. Thank you.