Ruth
Such a loving tribute to your wife, life's partner, and companion, Nancy.
Nancy had lots of facets, and like a beautiful gem, let off a multitude of fact, stories, and life's little foibles. You could say she had a strong personality, "this is me, take it or leave it". I took it and what a great and adventurous trip it was. Well worth the price of the ticket. Nancy and I were sisters of the heart.
We where lucky in our friendship because California was John and Nancy's home base. Having gone to school and having family situated there. I'd go back to DC to get trained, and link-up with Miss Nancy>>>usually involving shopping and eating, and a lot of yapity yak. And then we reverse and Nancy would coming to Los Angeles>>
So Nancy and I are in Los Angeles and decide to visit her mom in Las Vegas. Off we go in my new car. My Co-pilot taught me how to use cruise control and we arrived in Vegas. Much fun was had by us 3 giggly women.
My last visit with Nancy was at my grand-daughter's Bat-Mitzvah luncheon. John her soul-mate and behind the scenes chessmaster, and the soft voice of reason, 'you go to the children's party ( with the screaming 12 year old's), and I'll go to the Getty Museum".
My dear sweet John, thank you for the nourishing support that allowed Nancy and I to sustain our friendship over these many years. My family and myself remember Miss Nancy. Nancy Abbott (of blessed memory), amen.
Love always.
Ruth Reiner