You may not have had the pleasure of meeting my friend Margaret, but that she is.... my friend. She has been my co-worker, desk-mate, back-up, confidant, crossword puzzle helper, coupon sharer, recipe suggester, fellow recycler, bargain hunter, advice giver and many, many more things I can't think of right now. But the bottom line is this... she is a gem. She is a rare find. One of those people that you just like, from the minute you meet her. She is kind, she is caring, she is accepting and she is genuine to the core. She has a good sense of humor and it takes a lot to make her mad. She is patient, she is a wonderful mother and a sensitive wife. She gives good hugs. And she has tolerated sitting little more than five feet away from me for the last couple years. We have shared many, many laughs. We have shared some sorrows. And lots, and lots of crossword puzzles.
We have a lot in common, and at the same time are fabulously different. I think we have made a great team! It breaks my heart that she is moving to North Carolina in October. She has been a source of encouragement and strength for me more than once, and I don't know what I am going to do without her! Thankfully we don't have to say goodbye yet, but that time will come soon. And I just want her to know what a great friend she is and how much she means to me. She is a blessing from God. Truly.
Meg... I am going to miss you.
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