My Dear Friend “Bonnie”
Before I get to the end of my story telling, I wish to write a little ditty about my dear friend, named Bonnie here at Woodlands. She is my neighbor, my “watching over me” my dear friend and my little sister.
I had a severe reaction to an antibiotic given to me for cellulitis, which caused me to have terrible hives all over my body. At my age I was not able to cope or battle this as easily and gracefully as when I was in my 60s. I got no sleep for four consecutive nights, was irritated, itchy and angry.
Today, I felt some better, if I can control myself, keep the heat down in my apartment, things will be some better and I know that the worst is over. So far, it was a good day. It is evening now, and the question is: “What to eat?” I really should eat something today, but nothing sounds good right now. Until I got a phone call from my sweet friend Bonnie. “Would you like a grilled cheese sandwich” she asked. Oh, that sounded good! “And some fresh fruit?” That sounded like a wonderful dinner and to my surprise, I said “Yes.” Pretty soon my little sister Bonnie arrived with a freshly grilled cheese sandwich, already cut into sections for easier eating and cut-up mixed fresh fruit. What a lovely gift! What a friend!
Then Bonnie asked me if I would like to try a wonderful tomato soup from Trader Joe’s? Again, I heard myself say yes. Pretty soon, while I was enjoying this wonderful warm, grilled cheese sandwich, Bonnie arrived with a container of hot tomato soup. I tried it, it tasted yummy, and I finished it, enjoying every spoon full. I had a wonderful, unexpected, tasty dinner tonight, thanks to a wonderful lady, called Bonnie. I am feeling better, the hives are on their way, and I am feeling so blessed and loved. This friendship I have had with Bonnie is the greatest gift I could wish for at this age of 96. How blessed can one be?
Thank you, Bonnie, for being in my life!
On thank you Bonnie for being there and for being such a good, good friend and “little sister” to our Ilona. Sometimes a grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup are the only comfort food that can truly satisfy. Yum! And I am so glad to hear that Ilona’s hives are going away. It’s a new month. In a new year. And I am planning on Ilona to feel healthy and content. Tomorrow the groundhog should see his shadow and we will be able to think about the arrival of spring. Hives are not allowed in the spring you know. But tomato soup is! And the days will get longer and brighter!
Thank you, Bonnie, for your loving care of my dear friend Ilona. You are indeed one of God’s angels! Bless you – and Ilona!
Thank you, Bonnie, for your loving care of my dear friend Ilona. You are indeed one of God’s angels! Bless you – and Ilona!
Yes, thank you Bonnie, for helping to take such good care of our Ilona!
We appreciate you!