From Shauna
I got to recconnect with a dear friend of almost 25 years. Scott has moved his family out of the bay area and into the quiet of Idaho. I understand why he did this, its just something I never wanted for me and my family. Now that I am facing the fight with cancer I am grateful that I never moved away from my family and friends. I need them and glad they are here for me.
I have known Scott longer that my husband. He and I shared experienced while working as EMT’s, were platonic roommates, and then at seperate times as paramedic students. He went on to work as a medic and then joined Oakland PD. I left the ambulance field, went to work at National Semiconductor and met my future husband there. We stayed in contact as friends for as long as we could but each of us got married, had kids and drifted apart. But that voice on the other end of the phone line tonight brought back some great shared memories. Scott has always been a true blue friend and the distant just vanishes when we get together, either by phone or in person.
Scott’s brother is facing a serious health crisis of his own and I know that he will be there for his brother, and yet when Scott told me if there is anything I need that he would be there for me and I believe he would. The bond just feels that whole again. Its one that has never bothered my husband. He equates it to the bond he sees with soldiers who have shared experiences. Time passes but when brought together the bond renews, strong as ever.
Love you Scott. When I kick this cancer thing my family and I will enjoy a visit with you and your family in the peace and quiet of Idaho.
