the Crossroads

**Caution**: Not for the weak.

Dougherty

Dougherty, sad to say, I didn't know her first name, but she was a comrade of mine in boot camp.

She comes to my mind alot these days, and my heart is quite heavy tonight, because of her. Dougherty, was so much like me when we entered boot camp, scared, first time away from home, and just plain naive. That was us!

We both had problems adjusting to our second in command, as that lady was the meanest person I have ever encountered. Shortly after I received news from home, that my best friends mom had committed suicide, in front of my friend, I began weeping. Our second in command, walked up to me, and began mock wimpering like a puppy, mocking my tears, and I got so mad, I punched her. 300 pairs later of spit shined shoes, by me, for punching the second in command, things got worse.

Dougherty was treated worse than the rest, and her sensitive heart couldn't take it anymore.

We were all standing at Parade Rest, getting ready to march to the mess tent. One was missing, and we all had to do an About Face, and our second in command taunted us, while our commander went to look for Dougherty. She was up on the roof, and while we stood at attention Dougherty said in a loud voice, mock me now, to our second in command. The worst happened, our second in command, yelled Get Down here NOW!

Dougherty did. Head first dive off the roof. Dougherty died that day, and I think a part of me went with her. I think of her often these days, and pray that God took her home to be with Him.

Dougherty, if you can hear my heart, I mourn the loss of you, a sweet and gentle spirit, I pray God blesses me with meeting you again, at home, in heaven.  You are not forgotten.

In His love, Grasshopper

To my Friend and Sister in Christ,

You know it has been 2 years and 4 months since I came to your home.

We have been friends through thick and thin, had many hardships and good times.

You have taught me how to be a friend, how to give more of myself, and love another unconditionally.

 

We have had our battles too, our up and down times, crying, praying and dancing in the Spirit times.

Their is nothing more than I can say, as I ready myself for another Journey with my God.

I say it in poetry, for you are indeed my Sis, a blessing by God, and we always will have our memories.

I love you Becky, and I will miss the closeness we had, even among the turmoil.

 

God has a Journey for you, and I stand back, looking at the changes He has made in my life, and yours too.

This is a new time for us Sis, a time to thank our God for His greatness, and thank Him for His love and the time

we had together.

 

Soon You will be in another state too, and we will be a few hours away, but never truly separated, as their is no distance between spirits. You Becky are my friend, and my Sis... God bless us both on our new Journeys.

 

In His love, Grasshopper

 

 

 

2 Souls

Two souls, from two sides of the earth
both waiting the chance, the chance for re-birth
neither one knew their mothers or dads,
But soon these two souls would soon be glad.

They both met online through an amazing site
and sisterly love had begun to ignite
Jesus came to take away our sin
He has a new life for us to begin

Though it may seem we are worlds apart
the love we share, has filled a need in our hearts
My sister you know this poem is for you
God has given me a loving heart for you.

If I should leave to go home before you
Just know in your heart, I have always loved you
You opened a door, and you let me in
I am so proud to call you my friend.

 

 

~Alice and Becky, forever friends~sisters always