I don't have any new photos (again) this week but I was looking at some old photos of Helen and her hubby Al. Several have asked how I know Helen. We have been friends since before we bought our first house here in Lakeland 33 years ago. Her husband, Al, was a CPA and he and Joe hit it off right from the first meeting. Helen and I did, too. We shared holidays with them every year and continued to do that after Al died 10 years ago. Some have said Helen looks like Queen Elizabeth and we have had some fun with that. She actually does - could be a cousin, for sure! LOL
They were married 62 years (I think) before Al died.
I will stop to see her after work today. Friday seems to be my day to visit these last few weeks. I miss her. She isn't Helen anymore, yet she is. She is still my sweet friend.
Such a wonderful friendship. Thanks for telling us about her. And yes, she does look like the Queen.
ReplyDeleteShe does favor the Queen. You are so right. It isn't them, yet, it is. I feel that way with Mom. It is like I lost her years ago, but she is here and we do, but it is not the same. Helen was pretty with her red hair, but I am firm believer in our skin changes to match the gray. My mom was a red head too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post for her and she certainly does look very much like the Queen! Wow! Enjoy your day and give her a hug for all of us.
ReplyDeleteAw, I love this backstory how Helen and Al met! Yes, I think she does resemble the Queen -- especially their smiles. Makes me want to pull out my old scrapbooks and remember when.
ReplyDeleteLike Myra, I love the backstory of Helen and Al, Terri. What wonderful photos! And yes, she could definitely be a relation of the queen. :)
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
There is most definitely a resemblance of Helen to Queen Elizabeth. This is such a beautiful post, and you continue to be the best of a friend to Helen.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to have all of these photos.. Yes, a resemblance for sure. Have a great weekend...
ReplyDeleteThat is so funny....I was just thinking Helen resembles the Queen right before I got to the pictures of the Queen! So, yeah, I think there's a resemblance!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful story. Helen is so blessed to have you as a dear friend, and I know you feel the same way about her. Yes, she does resemble the Queen! And a redhead too! Of course I have a special place in my heart for redheads since I was one and so was my daddy. I'm still waiting for my hair to turn white. Daddy's finally did in his 80's. What a sweet sweet story. I hope you had a nice visit today.
ReplyDeleteAww Terri, I really enjoyed this. I remember when you and Joe would do things with Al and Helen, and then Cheryl and Helen. You are a very good friend.
ReplyDeleteI do see the resemblance to the queen!
What lovely memories you have of Helen.
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