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Kristen Paulson-Nguyen's avatar

Wonderful celebration of a friendship. Love especially the last line!

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Deborah Way's avatar

Me too ❤️

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Rebecca Ridgway Ayars's avatar

Thank you kindly. Every pic we took, I'd feel Kathi pulling me closer. What a gift!

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Amie McGraham's avatar

“Two friends with no distance between them.” Such a perfect description of their closeness

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Deborah Way's avatar

Yes ❤️

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Rebecca Ridgway Ayars's avatar

Thank you for reading. Friends who become sisters (or family) are treasures, aren't they?

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Ann Faison's avatar

This one is right up my alley. I love this friendship and the way her friend chose to be optimistic rather than share a tearful goodbye. What a story of mutual love and support. I have a friend who has stayed in touch for years with a group she calls her "breast sisters." They met during treatment for breast cancer and she credits them for her sanity and survival.

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Deborah Way's avatar

Love this ❤️

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Rebecca Ridgway Ayars's avatar

So grateful it spoke to you, and that you 'see' brave, gorgeous Kathi. Our differing cancer outlooks could have eroded our bond - we loved each other too much to let that happen.

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Jan Burns's avatar

A compact with treasured memories of friendship inside. What a beautiful image for a beautiful friendship.

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Deborah Way's avatar

That’s really true! ❤️

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Rebecca Ridgway Ayars's avatar

Thank you so much, it's very real to me...

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Amanda Kernahan's avatar

What a beautiful story to honor your friend.

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Deborah Way's avatar

❤️❤️❤️

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Rebecca Ridgway Ayars's avatar

Thank you for honoring her with a read, and sharing your kind words.

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Linda Bailey's avatar

You're both gorgeous. I'm close to tears thinking of my dear sisters and dear women friends. Your story is beautiful, thank you for sharing. Nothing matches our women friendships and the intimacy they foster.

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Rebecca Ridgway Ayars's avatar

Thank you for honoring us with your words. I still chat with her.

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Ginger Keller Gannaway's avatar

What a loving tribute to a sisterly friend! Thanks for the joy & inspiration that transcends the struggles.

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Rebecca Ridgway Ayars's avatar

Thank you kindly. Here's to the sisters!

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