Wonderful People

(photo credit Frieda Hudson)
There has been such an outpouring of emails, calls, etc. and I am answering each and every one. I want you all to know that this means so much. Mrs. Nancy (Frieda's mom) and I had a good talk tonight. She is resting, which is what she needs. She and I will head up to the hospital first thing in the morning. I am actually staying at home tonight.
I'm even getting emails from folks who don't know Frieda or her family, yet are offering support, encouragement and love. How incredible is that?
I want you all to know that I write this blog from a very honest place. I don't hold back much. I felt it was important to share with you readers today what I'm REALLY feeling in a brutally honest way. Even the most faithful have their "moments," I believe.
I think that is called "being human."
This situation has been, for lack of a better word, an ordeal. One week ago tonight, Frieda, Wayne and I were making monster burgers with swiss, watching a movie and of course, when Wayne fell asleep, Frieda and I sat on the porch and talked till midnight. (The movie was horrible and she was teasing me about it!) It was supposed to be a thriller, but it was mostly stupid!
When we are alone is when we "think." So, I had a long drive to do a lot of thinking. I did decide while driving that it was important to share even those "thinking" aspects as a part all that is happening right now (according to me).
My blog is my perspective and of course, I give precise details as I have them with regard to Frieda's condition, but for today, I wanted to share from my heart.
I am sure you all have friends that you count on, love, want to be with, etc. and today was just more difficult for me than any other has been.
What can I say? I miss my friend. I miss my "routine" with her and I feel helpless in knowing what to do. That would be a universal feeling for anyone suffering from a difficult situation.
This too shall pass. As I have said previously, there is one Divine Physician.
I used this quote in a previous blog, but it's also fitting here:
"God sees the beginning, the middle and the end of the parade all at the same time."
In due time, we too will see God's plan as it continues to unfold.
I'm one of those folks who has to read the last page of a book before I determine to buy it. That's just how I am. Impatient?
Maybe. Inquisitive, sure. I just like to know what's going on. Frieda's like that too. I just know she'd be doing everything in her power if the situation were reversed.
Here's a quote from when Wayne had his surgery. I had asked Frieda to let everyone know he was ok. I laughed so HARD at this!! She was emailing everyone to update on Wayne...here's an excerpt:
"Anne and Wayne both thank everybody for their concern, prayers, encouragement, etc. (You know Anne -- she wanted to make sure I remembered to put that part in.)"
That's my Frieda...the "you know Anne part" when referring to concern, prayers, encouragement, etc. Frieda is a "do-er."
She would rather do something than to tell you how to get it done. As I said before, I'm the mushy type, so she just HAD to make sure that it was ME saying all the mushy stuff---NOT HER!! That is what makes that email precious to me...and my Frieda-girl precious to me too.
Keep sending vibes, prayers, healing energy, thoughts, well-wishes, love and God's comfort to Frieda and her family. It doesn't go unnoticed nor unappreciated. Call it what you will, God hears us all. Of that, I am sure. I want to also quote my friends Al Privette and Shelia Sammons, who sent beautiful passages this evening:
Al sent: Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you”, declares the Lord, “plans for welfare and not for calamity, to give you a future and a hope”. 12) Then you will call upon Me, and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. 13) You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.”
Shelia sent: James, Chapter One - Verse 5] If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
My dear friend Tony Tharp wrote me tonight. He grabbed hold of the ring and worked like a madman beside everyone else at the Pamlico News to get that good looking paper out.
Tony said: "You can also tell [Frieda] she is really ruining my daily walks. Pathetic! Can't go a block without being stopped two or three times and getting asked about her. (I mean that as a joke, but it is very, very true.) Ask Karen about us trying to "escape" to the Village restaurant for a second! Am keeping up on the blogs, which I think are truly appreciated based on the many people who've comment to me about your posts, etc." Thanks Tony! You're a gem.
There's a moon I'm looking at that's nearly full and kind of vanilla colored tonight. I'm going to contemplate all of this and get some rest. Even when things aren't right, there's still something always right about Pamlico County. Here's wishing you the very, very best.
I appreciate you all so very much.

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