Freddie and Sue, How are you?

My aunt Freddie and her friend Sue were great travel buddies. Once a year, Freddie flew from Tampa to Sue’s home in Tennessee to join a local group for a far-flung adventure. They had a grand time traveling here and abroad.

To my knowledge, their annual trip was about the extent of their contact, and yet it was enough. Many friendships are like that—bonds that seem to transcend time and space. Perhaps those are the best kind; the ones where you can always pick up right where you left off.

On Wednesday, both Aunt Freddie and Sue died—one in Florida, the other in Tennessee. Hmmm…what are the odds? Make of it what you will, I choose to believe that those ladies were ready for their next exciting road trip and decided to go together.

That “coincidence” got me to thinking about Judy, my travel buddy and grandmother-in-law (we share Tyler, our grandson). The other day, Judy suggested that we plan our next trip. I sure do hope she meant something a little closer to home.

Bon voyage, Freddie and Sue!