MY AMAZING WALKING BUDDIES

The four of us who started the group. Lunch at Dolly’s home. 

Brunch at Josie’s garden

Breakfast at home. 

Another breakfast at home as a send off for Atle, Tess’ better half when he went back to Rotterdam. 

Dinner at Tess’   That’s Dolly, Tess, me and Josie. 

A groupie taken while walking, there’s Carol, Tess, me, Joy, Cheska and Josie. 

Breakfast at Tess’ with Carol, Joy and Josie 

At Claire’s home with Juliet, Carol,Claire and I 

Stopped to pose in front of Josie’s home with Mel. 

That’s me with Claire and Juliet 

What a wonderful revelation last night when many buddies were all out to help Joy, who recently joined the group. Her husband suddenly fell ill. 

Joy communicated with me about her husband’s condition via our group chat. Little did I know that three buddies immediately caught the thread. Joy sounded like an emergency so I suggested she bring her husband to an emergency facility asap. 

Carol on her way home immediately picked up and volunteered to bring them to the hospital. Claire and Josie were calling offering help and prayers. 

For emergencies such as this, Claire deem important that we know everyone’s cellphone  number since we only communicated via messenger; and she immediately set up a directory among buddies. 

I got to Joy’s house almost the same time Carol arrived ready to bring Joy and her husband , but they already left. In a few, Joy messaged that they were on their way in a cousin’s car. 

“All is well that ends well” as they all say. At this writing, the patient is safely home resting and recovering. The rest of the buddies who missed the crucial moment sent comforting words and assured Joy not to hesitate and toholler when she needs help. 

After all was said and done, I was happy to realize that my buddies are ready to give help when needed. We graduated from just walking, telling jokes, sharing our challenges and having breakfast but we became true friends indeed. Who care a lot!