All of my previous
"Personal Pages" have been made for mostly "Online" friends.
There are two pairs
of friends, however, that were offline until recently, that I must honor,
also.
One of the pairs is
Ray and Rita.
I have known Ray and
Rita for most of 30 years, since my time here in Georgia in the service and
since my last discharge. We seemed to have been much closer friends while I was
in the service than since, but, as in many things in my life, I was sadly
mistaken in that thought.
We had drifted in and
out of each others lives for many years, each time of contact seeming to have
been as if the previous time was just "the other day". I watched their children
grow and their lives together blossom into something I truly "Envied", although
they never knew of my deep feelings for them, because I most often hid these
feelings from virtually everyone I knew. I often remembered them for having helped
me through a particular "Emotional" period I caused myself to experience a long
time ago. They came to my rescue then and, recently also, even though I never
expected the recent rescue.
Being the kind of
"True Friends" they are, and I had nearly forgotten how "True" they were,
when they found out how my life had gone to the dumpster, without a seconds
hesitation, they came to my side as if the times we were apart never happened.
On many levels, they aided me in my quest for survival, as I truly was, and
still am, fighting for what's left of my life.
My dear
friends.......Ray and Rita......
I honestly don't
think I can EVER repay you for the kindness and friendship you have shown me
ever since we first met. You NEVER knew how much I "Envied" your marriage and
family life because I never revealed much of my feelings to you, but I always
have wished that I could have had such a life.
I am indeed HONORED to have you as
friends and I always will thank my "Lucky Stars" that we ever met. Just like
"Sand & Water", our paths will cross forever and I sincerely hope that the
next time, I can help you in some way, as you have helped me in many
ways.
I am proud to
dedicate this page to you and your family as just a small token of my love and
gratitude.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR
YOUR LOVE!!
Michael (SHOOTER)
Song:
"Sand & Water" - Beth Chapman
This Page Made By SHOOTER On 18 August,
2003
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