Close Friends Understand Each Other

Good friends care for each other.
Close friends understand each other.
But true friends stay forever,
Beyond words
Beyond distance
Beyond time.

FoR Treasures:
I went to the final day of an estate sale last week. It was emotional, a strange feeling and the last time I will see my friend's home. Her name was Gloria and she passed away from cancer in October 2020. I regret I did not get to visit her one last time, partly due to her swift decline and covid pandemic.

We met at a jewelry trunk show at Nordstrom about 20 years ago. We hit it off and became friends. Her daughter saved the Betsy Johnson bracelet for me as a gift from her mom (lower left). I always liked it. I bought back the 3rd bracelet with the photo charms that I made for Gloria as a gift. The 2nd and 4th bracelet were from one of the several trunk shows we attended. These special bracelets are a few reminders of our 20+ year friendship. Gloria was one of a kind...a mighty personality but short in stature. I miss her dearly.

My other fond memories are from our legendary long lunches together. One time we met in an upscale quiet restaurant for lunch. We were not aware that they closed between lunch and dinner. The manager actually let us stay, while they locked the place up, with no employees on site. It was so nice of them...and rather strange to be there by ourselves. However, we did not venture behind the bar or wander in the kitchen to help ourselves. LOL! I think our "lunch" lasted about 5 hours and we left a good tip.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

I really like how you've displayed your treasures here- the happy hands seem fitting for your good memories of this dear friend. A double treasure in the item itself and in the friendship it represents.

[Danette Thompson]

What a wonderful display of special memories. I’m sorry you lost your friend.

[Esther Rosenberg]

So sorry for your loss. Gorgeous bracelets with so much memories and stories.

[Elizabeth]

So hard to lose dear friends.How fortunate to have these bracelets so you can treasure your long friendship.

[Diana]

So sorry that you lost a dear friend, I lost a few these last months too. Beautifully displayed treasures that you will always remember Gloria by.

[Shutterbug]

Beautiful tribute to your friend and to your friendship. So sorry you lost her.

[eDorre]

Lovely. Thanks for sharing the story too. Sorry for your loss.

[aikiuser (jenn)]

True friends are treasures indeed. ...and so hard to lose. So very sorry for you loss.

[Lou Ann]

Just a beautiful tribute to Gloria. I know those bracelets mean everything to you. This is a dear image. I am intrigued by the photo charm bracelet!

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Such a lovely shot and a beautiful tribute.

[Jacqueline]

Love your photo and narrative CC!

[Suzie]

Sweet and touching tribute to Gloria. Fun times!

[carol white]

Lovely treasures and memories of a dear friend.Fav😊

[KV]

I’ve gotta hand it to you... this is just so nice. That photo charm bracelet is gorgeous. Such a nice tribute to your friend.

[Sandy Z W]

So nice that you got to buy the bracelets back and what a beautiful gift. I like that bracelet. I would have like to have one but I don't think it would have fit. Always too small. Enjoy your sweet remembrances of your friend.

I like your hand displays too. The one with the cuff is very cool as are the two with the artsy decals and writing.

[Elyse Klemchuk]

What a lovely remembrance for your friend! I am so sorry for your loss.