Many of my early memories include Hazel and Robbie. Not only were we first cousins but for the first 9 years of my life we were neighbors, playmates and best friends. I remember the spirited little girl with dark brown eyes as if it were yesterday (not 60 years ago). Our family moved to Alpharetta and eventually theirs to Douglas County, but we remained close through our teenage years and into early adulthood. Growing up, their home was where I spent numerous weekends and school vacation days. Like many families we went our own ways and did not stay in close communication in later years. I say this to her children and other family members, stay close you share a big part of each other’s lives.