Treasured Gift

One of my dearest friends and colleagues gave me such a special gift today! I'm sure a picture of a picture doesn't make for the best photo :). However, I wanted to share this treasured gift:

First of all, a memory shared about Cricket -- especially right now as we enter retirement phase not only warms my heart -- melts it :). Here is the story behind this picture.  A couple years ago, I was talking to this dear friend on the phone while Cricket and I were walking on a very familiar route. She was sharing something difficult she was dealing with.   Cricket slowed a bit and I said quietly - Hop up, Cricket Forward. On the other line my friend said .. what did you say. I said oh, I was talking to Cricket. She said but what did you say - I repeated that I said Hop up & Forward. I explained that Cricket needed to look up and move forward. She was a little distracted. My friend said ... that is just what I needed to hear - Look Up. Move Forward.  It became a lesson learned from Cricket.

I was touched to have this picture with this message framed. Thank you. Such a sweet, special gift from a dear friend.