Sunday I said a very tearful and sad goodbye to one of my best friends. One of those rare, true friends.This may sound strange given the past few years, but this is one of the hardest friend goodbyes I can ever remember saying. I've said my fair share over the past few years, but most of them were by my own choosing as I moved hither, thither and yon. And that is different, because when you're on the leaving side, you have many new, wonderful adventures awaiting you, as I know my friend does.
It's hard to not be selfish. I want to be sorry for myself as she leaves. Growing up also means you realize what a treasure true friends are. This year especially has been so difficult, and she offered such stability and security when it felt like everything was falling apart.
But I can't wait to see what the future holds for her. She's following her dreams and the path God has laid out. And even though it is so painful to let go, my prayer is that my joy for her future will be greater than my own sorrow at her loss. And I think it is.
Perhaps that should be my prayer for the year. That the joy of hope will outweigh the sorrow of loss.
*Interestingly enough, this picture was taken the day that we met.
2 comments:
I love you honey. I'll be praying for you.
How exciting that she's following her dreams. Sometimes that is scary so good for her. But it is hard to see friends/love ones move away.
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