... don't take them for granted! You never know how long they'll be around.

I am an early bird ... up before the crack of dawn.

My wife is a night owl ... she usually comes to bed about four hours before I get up.

So, to preserve "togetherness time" and to be efficient, I do the grocery shopping solo ... early mornings. No traffic ... nobody in the store ... and my wife is asleep so she can't stop me from buying Oreos.

Having done this for over a decade, I have developed relationships with the cashiers. We share details about our lives and actually care about each other. I call them "my girlfriends" ... and my wife doesn't mind. She knows them and they know her. We have shared information about births, marriages ... and now death.

A couple of months ago, Faith wasn't at work. She was a delightful person who turned a mundane chore such as shopping into a real pleasure. I called her the "Water Nazi", as she always spotted the pack of water bottles on the bottom rack of the shopping cart before I could tell her that they were there. (Like I was trying to sneak them through unnoticed.) She had an ever-present infectious smile ... and an absolutely delightful African accent.

Faith was missing in action for several weeks. Jen, another of "my girlfriend cashiers", whispered to me that Faith had problems. She didn't have much information, but she heard that Faith was depressed and had emotion issues. I had noticed a change in Faith the last few times I saw her behind the checkout counter ... she was not herself.

Well, today I found out why. She just died of an inoperable brain tumor. Only 49 years young.

Now, some might say why get choked up about a grocery store cashier.

She was a friend and a wonderful human being.

Rest in peace, Faith. You will be missed.

My condolences, I too have cashier " Girlfriends' at the grocery store... I understand.

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DAV in honor of POP

It seems like more and more we are losing the personal contact and interaction between people. It amazes me when the Grand-kids are over to the house, sitting on the couch and they are texting back and forth to each other instead of just talking.

Sorry to hear the loss of your friend. I'm sure she will leave a huge hole in your heart and in your Sundays.

It's amazing how everyday people we interact with enrich our lives.

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It's good you two enjoyed each others company in the too brief time she lived. God bless her.

Sorry to hear of the loss of your friend.

Praying that the Lord gives strength and comfort to her family and friends and has welcomed her soul to Him.

Don

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There are good people in all walks of life.....You just got to get to know "em"...

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Cashier is a fairly cruddy job. Mundane, hard on the feet, having to deal with all types while being fast and accurate.
I wouldn't last one shift doing what they do.
That's why I use 4 or 5 choice words, just to make them smile, if only for a second.
Least I can do.

R I P yes there are many that touch us daily. I have a lady like that the drives the medical bus. Very nice

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It's funny how some people go throw life making friends and others hardly acknowledge their fellow travelers. Thank you for being friendly and letting others into the circle. You too will be remembered, loved and missed some day.

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Well, it seems you contributed to happiness in her life.
Sad that she is gone.
RIP