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#Honoring Special Friends!

Freda Savahl
2 min readDec 16, 2024

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Their light may fade, but their memories live on!

Our Church Ladies and Friends at Thanksgiving Lunch 2019. Author’s photo.

The Time We Had Together:

Five years ago, our Bible study group was a vibrant tapestry of 14 cherished members. Today, we are seven endearing souls holding tightly to the memories and love we shared.

As we’ve aged, the heaviness of silence has fallen upon us. The unspoken truth of missing our next Thanksgiving luncheon hangs in the air.

When we gather, our circle becomes a beautiful sanctuary of remembrance. We weave together stories that celebrate the lives that once filled it. Each tale is a thread connecting us, helping us endure the bittersweet realization that our time together is fleeting.

Yet, in our hearts, we are overflowing with gratitude for the life we’ve lived and for all that God has graciously provided. We may be fewer, but our bond is as strong as ever, a testament to the enduring love that binds us together.

We cherish the endearing words of our departed friends.

Here are some precious insights from past members we’ve lovingly recorded in our logbook:

We had each member record a favorite belief in the log:

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Freda Savahl
Freda Savahl

Written by Freda Savahl

Retired Nurse Practitioner WHC /Contract Provider Deployment Military Services. US Citizen. Immigrant from South Africa 1978.

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