I'm sorry, I'm still sitting here in my bed typing away and crying about Kim. I feel so sad for her husband, her children and her family and friends. Some might say that I'm being selfish, all this sadness and crying, but it's out of friendship and sadness for her family. Kim is in heaven. In my heart, I believe she is up there with Dee and there is no pain, only peace. I'm praying for strength for Kims family and friends....still praying.
I remember stopping in at the Ada McDonalds on the way to or from one of Jason's away football games when he was a Junior. I hadn't seen Kim in a while and there she was. She saw me and came right out to the corner with a huge smile on her face. We'd worked together at the Lowell McDonalds so many years ago....we did the open shift and we'd burn it up in the drive-thru lol! And when we weren't busy, I remember her being in the breakroom putting on her mascara. At the time I would get so frustrated because I would take the order, take the person's money and run to the front to get the order together. And there was Kim in the breakroom putting on mascara. I have to laugh now!
Don't get me wrong, she was no slacker and she was GREAT at her job. We just had a lot of fun at it! I have alot of fond memories of Kim. So, that day I saw her at Ada McDonalds and she told me that this was her store now, I could see how proud she was of her accomplishment. We chatted for a while and we said how great it was to see each other.
I didn't see her again for another 6 months or so, at Dee's visitation. She hugged me so hard and said she loved me. I'll never forget that as long as I live. I told her I loved her too and I meant it. We were distant friends, but we were friends. Kim didn't mince words, she told you how she felt. That day she had gotten bad news, but didn't say anything to anyone.
Kim has to be the most incredibly strong woman I've ever known. We chatted on Facebook. I would ask every now and then how she was feeling. I'm telling you, this whole facebook thing that us 40ish crowd has found has been fantastic. I have found so many of my classmates, it's amazing to me. People I haven't seen in twenty years...and we've become friends again...online.
Even Dee's husband, Scott. We didn't know each other well in school....but thanks to Facebook, I feel like we've become friends and I love chatting with him. I think about him all the time and wonder how he and Krysti are doing. I know that he is friends with Kim and this cannot be easy for him either.
It's just a very sad time for the entire LHS Class of 1987! Our class reunion is coming very soon and it'll be a sad moment when we realize that we do have classmates that are gone.
I know I've said it several times already, but I know that Kim didn't take her time on Earth for granted. She lived a caring and loving life. We should take lessons from that and live each moment as if it were our last. Don't go skydiving or any of that stuff, but pick your battles. Enjoy your kids, even when they are driving you nuts. Tell your friends and family how much you love them, even when they aren't being very lovable. Not an easy task, but I'm putting you to a challenge.
Don't worry, I have some hard work to do for this challenge myself. My family definitely has it's ups and downs. We're more like Malcom in the Middle than the Cleavers! LOL, just kidding.
I'm dreading work tomorrow because I know how I am. When I'm sad, I cry. When I'm upset, I cry. When I'm mad, I cry. It's going to be a long week. However, I'll be going to the Church for Kims visitation. I'll be saying lots of prayers for her family and friends. And I'll know that Kim is in a better place.
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