Between Friends, Part One
by Julie Kusma
Excerpt:
Don’t think it strange I’ve left you this letter, but the first two days without you were terrible. I understand. Our lives are busy, and we usually play phone tag when we try to reach each other. I’m sure I would miss you if I had a signal and tried to call. I wanted to celebrate with you. Continue reading Between Friends, Part One here.
Between Friends, Part Two
by Jill Yoder
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Jackie, my friend!
Are we ever going to come together in the same place? It seems as though life is playing ping-pong with us. Anyhow, even though you had to cancel your trip to Pierre this time, I decided to keep my scheduled vacation and explore our “home away from home.” I figure I’ll fill you in on my stay. I’m going to write something every day while I’m here—you know, the most exciting things. Continue reading Between Friends, Part Two here.
Between Friends, Part Three
by Julie Kusma
Excerpt:
Dearest Jean,
I apologize I couldn’t meet you last month. Mark took ill so quickly; I was afraid to leave him alone. My girls, of course, were too busy with their own families to be bothered with their parents. They’ll be sorry one day they didn’t spend every moment with us life offered them. Not anything new, is it? At least my dog is always happy to see me. Continue reading Between Friends, Part Three here.
Between Friends, Part Four
by Jill Yoder
Excerpt:
My dear Jackie,
I almost canceled my trip to Pierre after you phoned me to say you couldn’t make the trip. I ultimately opted to make my way to our cottage anyway and decided to stay two weeks this time. It’s hard to believe our bad luck—never able to meet up at our quaint home at the same time. Continue reading Between Friends, Part Four here.
Between Friends, Part Five
by Julie Kusma
Excerpt:
Dear Jean,
I know you expected to find me at our cottage, and instead, you find a letter postmarked Seattle. I have no words to explain my absence other than my heart is broken. I simply can’t drag myself out of bed, let alone make myself board a plane. Continue reading Between Friends, Part Five here.
Between Friends, Part Six
by Jill Yoder
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Dear Jackie,
My heart dropped to my gut after reading the first half of your letter. You and Mark have a connection that extends decades—of course; you will be fearful of that loss. Likewise, I am disgusted at your daughters’ lack of compassion and sense of honor toward their parents. You raised them better than that. I will continue to pray for you both. Continue reading Between Friends, Part Six here.
Between Friends, Part Seven
by Julie Kusma
Excerpt:
Dear Jean,
I’m sure you’ve made our wonderful getaway your permanent home. Oh, how I wish I was with you. Instead, I’m trying to sort our affairs. I’m just going to say it, Jean, so please forgive me. Mark passed away, and his funeral was last week. Continue reading Between Friends, Part Seven here.
Between Friends, Part Eight
by Jill Yoder
Excerpt:
Dearest Jackie,
The internet connection is spotty at best here in Pierre. So, rather than send you an email from the coffee shop, I figured I’d send you one more snail mail before you arrive. I am currently looking into installing satellite service instead of DSL so that I can work from home. The satellite will be faster than DSL, and the only downfall is interruptions due to weather conditions. I think I can deal with that. Continue reading Between Friends, Part Eight here.
Jill Yoder 