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| BCE Place, Downtown Toronto |
Husband M, Son K and I attended a holiday party at the home of an old friend this past Sunday. She will turn 70 next year and is as lively and energetic as ever. I was sad to learn one of her friends passed away last year at 84. He left his wife behind, they had no children so she lives alone now. She was quite dependent on him. It would almost be better if she had passed on before him, but it doesn't work that way. My friend told me they were horrified that this lady now keeps her husband's ashes in her living room and will tell visitors 'There's Henry'. I actually don't have a problem with that.
There was a couple there, the husband was 75, he told me he suffered a stroke 25 years ago. It explained why the left side of his face was paralyzed. He said he had 4 heart attacks that same year. They told him he had to quit smoking and drinking. Now he walks and talks normally. In fact, he entertained the group of 15 with rowdy jokes for a good part of the night.
I had to ask one of the other couples if they go to my church. Sure enough, it was them. I had seen the lady in church a number of times as they are quite active there. I kept wondering where I knew her from. She has known my friend for 33 years and I have been seeing her on and off over the years at the parties but I couldn't place her! It's a small world.
There was one other couple around our age who we knew, so it was good to catch up with them. K entertained himself on his smart phone and loves any kind of party.
It's a busy time of year, but great to connect with old friends and meet new people.
