"Laughter through tears is the best emotion"or something like that Dolly Parton said on the movie Steel Magnolias.
That is what happens to me when I remember a dear friend of mine who passed 2 weeks ago. Renee Bridgewater was only 49 years old when her frail body overcame her strong spirit. The days since have been difficult at best for her family I am sure, but for her friends we laugh and we smile as we cry.
I was fortunate enough to rekindle my friendship with the twosome Rena(her twin) and Renee were neighbors of ours when I was in high school. What an energetic and vibrant person she was. Always on the go, making people feel at ease and plain all around good friend.
As I was getting ready to go to her memorial service the tears began, but I had to chuckle to myself... If the three of us were sitting around with a glass of wine and discussing a memorial service and tears......we probably would all have a good laugh because we would talk about such silly things as "funeral proof" mascara, and toast to the person who would someday market it!
