Friendship!
Today was a day to celebrate friendships! This is my friend Karen - the guest of honor!
Karen and I met 5 years ago when our youngest boys started first grade. She truly has become one of my very best friends. She has all of the qualities you would want in a friend. She is kind, fun, funny, genuine, helpful, supportive and positive - just to name a few!
Karen is one of just a handful of my "real life" friends that likes to talk decorating! She likes to shop at antique stores, flea markets, and fun shops. She can see past somethings initial look and make it beautiful. We have a lot of fun talking about changes we want to make in our homes. Karen also started blogging around the same time I did so we like to talk blogging as well. Visit her at her blog - Tru Blue 2 - you will love her writing style and her photography is truly beautiful!
Karen has been having problems with vertigo and had been diagnosed with Meniere's. Her symptoms worsened this summer and after a hospital stay, many tests, and a MRI the diagnosis has changed. Monday she will be having surgery to remove a tumor that is pressing on the nerves in her brain stem.
Today was for Karen. We laughed and we cried and are looking forward to her feeling better.
I don't consider myself someone who is great with words but I have to say I am so happy she is part of my life and that I could help in making even one of her days a little brighter. It is a very good feeling!
She has been so overwhelmed by the goodness of people and as I told her - it is a reflection of the person that she is. She gives so much and now it is her turn to receive.
Please keep Karen and her family in your thoughts and prayers.
I will be keeping Karen in my thoughts and prayers. I wish her and the medical team lots of luck and good outcomes.
ReplyDeleteSuch friendships are precious. Sending out the best of well wishes for your friends speedy and full recovery!
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing to have such a wonderful friend. I will keep her and her family in my prayers. Please update us on her progress. =)
ReplyDeleteI just prayed for her. I pray blessings poured out over her and her family.
ReplyDelete...Oh ..So awesome of you to tribute your dear friend....I will be thinking of you both.....
ReplyDeleteThe two of you are lucky to have found each other and build your wonderful friendship! I will certainly keep Karen in my thoughts!
ReplyDeleteOh, I feel so bad for Kare, she is so sweet and facing such a tough time. She is in my prayers. I am glad she has you, you are a great friend. xo
ReplyDeleteThinking of your lovely friend. With you by her side I know her trip thru to recovery will be a lot easier. You both look so great in this photo. Healing healthy thoughts for your sweet friend.
ReplyDeleteI am praying for Karen right now. That is the best idea to have a Friendship party..I love it! I know she is grateful to have you as a friend. Julie
ReplyDeleteBeing your friend makes every day brighter. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for a truly lovely day I will treasure always. It's no wonder everything you do is beautiful, simply because you are beautiful, inside & out. I am so blessed to be surrounded by the best friends anyone could ever imagine...
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Kare
will include her in my prayers! verbena cottage
ReplyDeleteI met Kare through blogging and she is such an incredibly sweet and encouraging woman! Both her and her family are in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteI came here via the Zhush and just had to see who sent her the foyer image with the amazing purple chest!
ReplyDeleteSending prayers and best wishes for a speedy recovery to your friend Karen. And, I truly hope the two of you are smiling and spending time together again very soon!!!