Geoff and Addison (I call her Addie) were the first people I met when I moved into town over two and a half decades ago and have remained good friends all these years.
Early last year, Geoff passed away. Fast forward to last November. I got home from traveling for work just before noon on Saturday as I saw Addie, carrying groceries from her car. It’s the first time I have seen her in about two months, so I decided to stop by and say hi.
I walked over and asked if she needed help and she point to the back of her SUV and it was full of groceries. Then she answered “what do you think?” .
I grabbed a few bags and carried it inside. A few more trips and we were done. I asked where her kids were and I guess I have been more out of the loop than I thought. Her daughter had moved out when school started and her son was at work and is getting ready to move out in the beginning of the year.