Cup 28 - Deb

July 13, 2014

A colleague, another mom, a sister, my "contact", a great friend and a ton of fun.  This is Deb.  She wears lots of different hats in my life.  Let me tell you about each one...

A colleague:  Deb and I worked together for almost six years.  I think I mentioned, in my post about Jackie, that the RJ office was (probably still is) a constant source of laughter and levity. Going to work was never going to WORK but rather, going to spend time with my extended family.  Deb is excellent at her job - very knowledgeable, organized and patient.  She answers peoples' questions with grace (often the same ones over and over) and always has a "smile" in her voice.  She is one of those people I feel fortunate to have learned from during my career.

Another mom:  She just is.  Her own, ACTUAL, children are similar in age to me and so I often relate when hearing about them.  Like MY actual mom, Deb is a traveller and a socializer, enjoys the theatre, her grandkids and hosting at her home. Her daughter has followed Deb in her career endeavours, as I did when my mom left teaching.  Many similarities.  The greatest being their optimistic and genuine personalities.  Both are wise.

A sister:  I don't actually have a sister to compare this relationship to, but Deb is a confidante to gossip with, talk about reality TV, discuss shopping and advise on hairstyles.  She has been a great "auntie" to Brier and kept a ready stock of various treats to spoil him with when he visited - main course AND dessert!  I already told you Deb is part of an extended family and so both mom and sister fit!

My "contact":  Need concert tickets?  Never mind - Deb is MY person and so therefore spoken for.  She has hooked me up numerous times with presale password and links to many concerts. Though somewhat big on the western scene, she doesn't partake in my country shows and so Derek and I have been the beneficiaries of her connectedness.  Deb and I did see Kelly Clarkson, Michael Buble  and Phillip Phillips (my favourite) together.  I mentioned sisters, right?

A great friend:  Well, see above!  I don't know how a person could ask for anything more from a friend than all that I've already mentioned.  In addition, we have many acquaintances in common - both human and fur-babies.  One of our cats, Itsy, was born at Deb's farm and we both adore golden retrievers.  One of my good friends, Jill, is her sister's cousin through marriage.  Before I knew Deb, I taught a few of the Ferguson clan from her extended family.  There are just all sorts of reasons why it was in the stars that we know and love each other.

Deb is out-going and boisterous and the "ton-of-fun" label just fits.  Her interests are varied thus her stories are vast.  It was my pleasure to visit Deb, at her lovely farm house last week, and I look forward to more visits  to come.  It takes longer to catch up now that we may only see each other a few times a year.  Every time will be well anticipated though.

I'm glad Deb looks good in hats!

Addendum:  HaHa - I just went back and re-read the post I wrote about Jackie (Cup 24).  Turns out I started it out in almost an identical fashion!  Wonderful ladies, both of them.  I am blessed!