August 22, 2004
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Outside of Anacortes, Washington Photo by Chris Duffy
We had some very dear friends who lived in Anacortes, Washington; they were like family to us while we lived in Seattle, since our own parents were so very far away in Oklahoma and Texas. One time they took us out to this park on the beach and slow baked fresh salmon with a pit fire dug in the beach. Man, I had never tasted salmon that good before. Herb and Elsie were wonderful people. Elsie had been a cook for many years in the school system and Herb had worked in the local oil refinery, but both had already retired when we met them. My husband was, at that time, a college music professor and had one of Herb and Elsie’s grandchildren in his choir. They were strong Christians and had a large close knit family and an even larger church family. We visited with them many times over the 7 years we lived there and continued to correspond after we moved away. They’re both gone now, but I know they’re in Heaven, along with so many other friends and family, waiting for the rest of us to get there.
Comments (9)
That is a lovely picture!
It is so good to think about old friends that have since passed on. Such beautiful memories :sunny:
nice picture. I love the varied shades of blue, black and grey, this would make a good painting, for someone inclined to such pursuits. When i remember old friends who have since passed on, I try to remember what they taught me, espeically about myself.
:goodjob: Beautiful peaceful scene, Chris. :love:
Beautiful .It helps lift my spirits on this 23rd of August. Love Mom.
:shysmile: what a beautiful place
The place is beautiful, but the story is more beautiful. It is wonderful when the Lord has people step up and fill a viod in our lives. Comforting to know that as Christians you will see them again, huh?
My state is so beautiful! I’m so lucky to live here. Nothing like Kansas where I grew up, but I do miss many beautiful people there.
Thanks for reminding me to look around.
…gorgeous, gorgeous scene! :goodjob: Yummmmmm, one I’d like to visit often.
Precious people who pass through our lives are remembered well and we are so fortunate to have known them. :heartbeat: MuSe
Oh, how beautiful and peaceful looking! It’s good that you have such good memories of your dear friends.