Yesterday I attended a memorial service for a friend who I hadn't seen in several years who passed away unexpectedly. I showed up looking much like I do in my avatar photo but my grey hair has grown out more significantly since then. I was also wearing black slim fit jeans and black women's leather Propet shoes. There were hundreds of people present, it was held in a non-denominational Christian church and was very upbeat and inspiring. After a rather wonderful slide show depicting my younger friend's life and the deep impact he had on so many others I had a chance to say a few kind words about him and his family at the microphone.
I recognized many in the audience that I hadn't seen in years and what was most interesting was the sucking sound of a multitude of old friends drawing their breath simultaneously as I began to speak, because until I opened my mouth they didn't recognize me as none had seen me in many years or since my transition. Later in the foyer I was greeted, hugged, squeezed and kissed by a multitude
of men and women who were astounded at the changes in me and the apparent youthfulness that I have been fortunate to retain thanks to a combination of HRT, good genes, diet and exercise. I came away having had my boobs thoroughly crushed by both men and women's warm hugs. This was my friend's day, but it turned out to be a wonderful day for me also, to be able to see all of the old friends I had long since lost track of and to know that my friend is in the arms of God. Yesterday was a great and victorious day!
