A Month of Gratitude, Day 27 - The Mechanicky Gal

Friday, December 27, 2013
The Mechanicky Gal has been my friend and sister for 20 years.

We served together on the USS JASON (AR-8) when we were both on active duty. She helped to initiate me to Chief Petty Officer. I boxed her ears when she was making bad relationship choices. She took me in when I was almost destitute. I visited her twice a year, every year, in San Diego for a "gal's weekend" until we decided to rotate the hosting duties.

And when my daughter died, she was one of the first people I called. When I told her she cried, and said, "Oh no, oh no, when should I come?" She arrived bearing Tostitos Scoops and Queso. She agreed to read my daughter's eulogy when I was incapable. And she listened as my heart broke, and her presence made those days just a little more bearable.

Because that's what family does, and I am blessed that she is my family, not by blood, but by choice. Today I am grateful to have finally grown into the woman I want to be with my sister from another mister at my side and in my heart.

3 comments:

The Mechanicky Gal said...

I am so very lucky to have you in my life.

Anne C. said...

MG really is a beautiful person, inside and out. I'm glad to know her myself. <3

Carol Elaine said...

MG is one of the best people I've ever met and I thank you, Janiece (another one of the best people I've ever met) for introducing us.