Monday, August 24, 2020
I can only imagine her reunion with Stanley. Everyone loved Amy. she was my first friend when I moved to Fort Erie...her and Doris and Audrey took me over the river shopping...we hit 3 malls from one end to the other in 3 hours...Amy doing leg stretches on the escalator...I was whooped...found a massage chair in one store and sat down..."Sondra! We lost Sondra! Sondra! Sondra! Where are you?" echoed through the store. When she asked me what I needed (shopping) I told her a pair of winter boots for Kelsey...."What size?" "Six"...almost running behind these "seniors" we zoomed to I don't know where but right to the clearance rack and before I could even get there, she was presenting me with some great quality boots for an unbelievable price. I forget who bought the bed set in the gigantic square bag but I just had to help these poor old ladies and carry it...from one end of the mall to the other...I remember putting it on my head at one point with the concerned seniors..."are you okay?. And then we had to cross the border...she laid down the rules...this is what you will say Sondra...you just be quiet, and I will do the talking! OK then....
What a welcome to this town....what a joy to feel welcome and part of a group...oh God....she was dear....I don't think she ever knew how much her welcoming embrace meant to me... It took me 3 days to recover from that shopping trip but I sure loved this Amy character....so full of life.
Weeks later, exploring the Y, I end up upstairs looking at the plaques on the wall...and there she is...with a million km walked under her belt....or that's how I seen it...and Audrey and Doris were right up there with her....I laughed...who knew? No wonder I was wiped out...Amy inspired me to exercise, the connections through Aquafit, sharing our lives and friendships and she was at the centre...with a card for one who was sick, or who's husband died, or a get together with us all...she was central to our community at the Y, so welcoming, so considerate, so fun loving...but don't think you would win a debate with her....that was one strong willed woman, we tangled a couple times. But always remained friends.....how many laughs we have had, I'd say every time with her....and what a laugh she had...you could feel it, her laugh made me happy. I love you Amy, and I am blessed, truly blessed that you were in my life...God sent me an angel....until we meet again my friend, I love you Amy and you are forever a part of me. Xoxoxo
