Today, I lost a very dear friend. She was the love of her husbands life, my good friend Al. Both of these wonderful people touched my life in such a way that I can never repay the friendship I have with the both of them. The first time I met Rickie was after I had been in Australia and did not have many friends. I met her Husband Al first and felt like we were going to be friends for a very long time. I have never regretted the two of them in my life. I will not explain everything to you about how wonderful these two are. I will only tell you that once you meet a person that touches you very soul with a heart warming friendship you would do anything for them. God Bless you Rickie you will be missed, I promise you that I will remain the thorn in Al’s side I will be here for him. I try to drag him out when he does not want to, I will visit him when he does not expect it, I will honor my friendship with the two of you until we all meet again. Rest in peace my wonderful friend, the children and I will miss you.

P.S. I will never forget the educational lessons on Australian wildlife, even when they are peeing on my floors……(there is a smile here) Don’t ever forget to tell the person how much they mean to you..