I spent the afternoon at the church closing service. It's sad to see the place go but it was also very special to see all the faces from the past who had come to say goodbye. I dunno, just seems like too many losses these days somehow. Most of those people I will never see again. The Minister who did the service was one who had been there with me all the way during my battle with alcohol many years ago. No matter what time of day or night, no matter what trouble I was in, he'd pick me up and take care of me. He's the most Christian man I've ever known. His wife was also there and we hugged tightly. If he wasn't home when I was in trouble, she'd pick me up and sit with me! Amazing people.There was another lady I used to act with in the church drama group. I approached her and said "Would you like to do a play together some time?" She looked at me and said "I don't even know you?" I said "yes you do" and told her my name. She burst into laughter and said "Whatis, I loved you so much!" There were so many other people who had a place in my life and my memories. Even when you haven't been back in a while, you always knew the place was there...and now it's gone. I guess what is is!!! Btw, my sister wore my father's choir gown as she sang with the choir for the last time. They've also let her keep the gown, something she will treasure forever.
