Speaking of friendship (yesterday's blog), yesterday marked the fifteenth anniversary of the death of my dear friend, Helen. She died from cancer at the age of 45, the mother of six of my children's best friends. We both moved to Naperville in 1977 and our families bonded immediately. For sixteen years we sang together, played together, worked together, traveled together, ate together, dreamed together. She was a gifted musician and started the Young Naperville Singers, which still thrives today. All of our children benefitted from her teaching and personal interest. With the exception of Randy, I've never found another friend who has shared so completely my heart. I have missed you, Helen. You were beautiful in every way. I treasure this thought which she shared with me.
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Thanks for posting this. I think in my own grief I never had time to think how hard it must have been for you and your family. It was hard enough when we moved to Utah!! I still try hard to keep in touch with your family and love reading the blogs that Travis and Quinn's wives have done. I sure miss you guys. Christmas isn't quite the same without the Petersons.
Enjoyed your thoughts and memories of a beatiful person! "To have a friend is to be a friend". Glad you are mine!
I enjoyed reading your thoughts of Helen Grubbs. I am the artistic director for YNS now and we are celebrating our 25th anniversary this coming season. We are planning on honoring Helen as well. Would love to share more details with you if interested.
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