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| April 2007 at Sandia Peak |
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| December 2007 |
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| November 2007 at Grand Canyon |
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| November 2007 at Arches National Park |
Linda was my closest friend. We met in 2004 when she moved to Albuquerque. She became my roommate for about 3 months, then moved back in a few months later for several more months before buying her home. Both of us were new to the area and quickly discovered our love for hiking and nature. Over the many years and many road trips together, we became very good friends. Over the many many hours of driving we had great conversations about everything. She had a wonderful sense of humor. I miss her laugh and her warm caring personality.
Her first attempt in 2017 came to me as a shock. I didn't know that part of her. I had many conversations with her to understand her views and conclusions. It was difficult at many times. I feel I was very lucky to have her for the following year. I miss her deeply.
Apu, thank you for sharing these beautiful thoughts and striking photos. I have almost no photos of Linda and these are lovely and so happy. I will not presume to know the depth with which you miss Linda. But I have a general idea of how close you and Linda were and can imagine at least some of your loss. More than once she expressed to me her love and admiration for you. Thank you for all your kindness to her. You certainly sustained her through tough times, into 2018 when (in my mind) she gave life the best shot she could muster. From our interaction and from what I learned of you through Linda, I hold you in the highest regard. I hope you find peace.
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ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures. I know Linda loved taking road trips with you and hiking most of the top spots of New Mexico, though I didn't realize you two went to the Grand Canyon. You were her dear friend and you made her transition from the East Coast to New Mexico much smoother than it ever would have been if she had not met you. I know she held your friendship in her heart.
Regards,
Wayne