I MISS YOU TERRIBLY / VERY, VERY, MUCH / WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU, I FEEL LIKE A PART OF ME IS MISSING / I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO -- It is painstaking to write something like this to my very best dear / closest friend whom sisterly friendship I have cherished / adored for an eternity, our forever friendship, weekly / daily talks about any / everything as if we were sitting in the same exact room, as well as our crazy talks about any and everything along with life's challenges. I always look forward to our talks whether be by cell, landline or anytime of the day or weekend. It is so very hard for me to fathom the fact that I will be unable to talk to you every day / to let you go / I know I should not be so selfish but I miss you terribly. For so many years, we have always shared a strong connection / bond no matter the geographical location; you have always been like a sister to me as well as my very, very, best friend, sometimes if it wasn't for our talks, as well as your honesty / advice, I am unsure where I would be today for these talks; we have gone through many life challenges together, big / small, I am so blessed / honored to have been able to share you for so many years with so many others, which is a gift within itself. We have always been friends for an eternity (since fifth grade) / current, there are very few people, if any, can say that they had a true, kind, loving, gifted, unique, smart, witty, intelligent, phenomenal, delightful, wonderful, amazing friend / sister such as yourself; I can truly say, I do / will love you always. My heartfelt condolences to your family. You will be forever missed, always; it is truly hard for me to accept the fact that you are gone, even though I am aware of this, but yet, I keep calling you landline and cell trying to reach you, waiting for you to pick up, I guess I have to try to do better regarding this; it is going to truly take a long time for this to happen because it is truly hard to let you go, perhaps because I do not want to let you go, but I am trying to adjust -- Although I know that you are gone, called home to were you are most needed / where you will be most happiest, I still miss you / will always miss you. Although you are not here physically gone, you will always be in my heart / spirit, always -- Friendships are permanent / always forever as we are; you are always my best, best friend and will be with me always / forever -- I will always miss you -- Your best friend forever -- Mildred Russell "May you have eternal peace filled with joy / happiness at home"!