Friday, April 2, 2021
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Lona was my chosen sister, my sister of the heart. She walked into my life, quite literally, on her first day of school after she moved to Merritton 70 years ago when we were 8. I was taller than her even then. She was lined up behind me as we waited to go into the school. The line started to move then stopped abruptly so I stopped suddenly. Because Lona could not see past me, she continued to move & walked up my heel. I turned to look into her sweet face as she apologized profusely while looking uncertain what my reaction would be. I smiled & we became instant friends. Our friendship & her family have been a treasure to me. My heart & love go out to all of them in their loss. Because we live in Barrie & the stay-at-home restrictions are in place, we cannot be there to say our good-byes. This photo of Lona & me taken in June 2019 shows Lona as I want to remember her. I hope it helps you too. Till we meet again my friend. Love, Cathy & Reg
