Valentines Day 2012 - A tribute to "True Love" & friendship

Bud and Edna Mae married February 14, 1951.  I'm told it was "True Love."  Today would have been their 61^st wedding anniversary.  They never had children and had no immediate family.  But they had some wonderful friends…

Edna Mae met Sandy about thirty years ago when Sandy became her AVON representative.  They kept in touch through the years even after Sandy stopped selling.  Bud quit driving ten years back, and Edna Mae needed some extra help.  She asked Sandy if she could weekly catch a ride for groceries.  A few year later Bud passed away.  Ms. Edna Mae was all alone.  With diligent devotion Sandy continued as driver for Edna Mae’s weekly grocery trips and hair appointments.  Through the years that would be over 520 grocery trips.  Sandy knew Edna Mae was lonely and often visited her between grocery trips.  Sandy always remembered special holiday gifts and treats.  Ms. Edna Mae was appreciative for each little thing, and Sandy was the bright star in a lonely life. 

A friend loveth at all times.  Proverbs 17:17 KJV

A few weeks ago, at age 88, Edna Mae passed away.  Sandy sat with her during those last moments.  Sandy planned her funeral, settled her estate, cleaned out her apartment, and brought closure to a long chapter of dedicated service to Ms. Edna Mae.  Though she left no family and nothing of great material value behind, Ms. Edna Mae’s legacy was true friendship and memories that made life special and full.

Everybody needs a friend like Sandy. 

Everyone needs a hero.

will YOU be that friend to someone?

will YOU give?


In honor of Sandy’s unwavering service to Edna Mae, I lovingly dedicate this photo shoot to all my friends and family who have given so much to me these past few years.  These pictures serve as a reminder to live intentionally and give generously.  An act of service and care is the truest of all Valentines. 

Happy Valentines Day 2012!

I never had the privilege of meeting Edna Mae, but somehow I think she would have liked these pictures… 

Featured in shoot are vintage items from Edna Mae’s estate: 

damask backdrop, crochet blanket, and silver cooler.