Okay my friend...remember all the times we discussed the craziness of death and funerals? So you crossed over...what's it like over there? You didn't want me to say any of the traditional things like, rest in peace so...stay awake and party with me! Doubt I could keep up with you now! You're young and healthy again which means you are full of vinegar and up to no good! I have the biggest smile on my face just picturing you now! Devil in your eyes and a grin from ear to ear. So who do I cry to when my feelings are hurt? Who do I get free doctor advice from? Who do I go to dinner with? Oh yeah, we were supposed to go to Applebee's and spend my gift certificate remember? Who am I gonna be on the phone with and fall asleep on? How many times did you tell me, "I won't keep you, I just need to hear your voice" and 2 hours later I was still trying to get off the phone? Who's gonna call and ask if I finished my project and what project is next? Who am I gonna call and say, "You're not gonna believe this..yes you will cuz it's my luck"? Who's gonna tease me about my tiny car and ask how Fred and Wilma are? Who's gonna drive me all over Upper Darby and beyond, looking for an open diner, at midnight, on a Sunday? Who's gonna cook for me like I'm a queen and send me home with a doggy bag for no reason at all? Who's gonna take me to Hershey and get LOST? Who's gonna save my son's legs after he had seen his own doctor and an ER doctor? I sent you pictures and you called and said oh yeah, it's,..... and in a week he was 90% better!!! Sweetheart, all the years I have known you, I have loved you. You are the kind of friend that I will miss for the rest of my life. Kind, considerate, compassionate, honorable, helpful, spirit lifting, laughter bearing, humble, generous, passionate, smart, good looking gifted, and last but not least...loving. You never met a stranger...only a friend you didn't know well yet. You spoke to everyone and gave them your big smile...ripples in the pond. I love you Dr. John!!!