I was sad to drop you off today. It has been a month of great conversations, fun, gardening, jokes, fun, serious thinking, shopping, great dining both in and out, and did I mention fun? I know this isn't goodbye but somehow I can't help but feel a bit of a loss because you will be so far away again. Life has a funny way of connecting us all together and we aren't even aware until the void is so noticeable. The journey is a spiritual one whether long or short. I'm glad that we can share part of the journey and I hope that we enrich and empower each other. Much advice has been given and only time will show if it was listened to. I hope your flight home is uneventful and that you really do get a seat away from the darned wing. Take some great pictures and always remember that you have a home here any time you need or want it.
What do friends do for us that no one else can do? They support and love us unconditionally. There is no judgment in a relationship that is not based on what you can do for each other. Rather, it is precisely because of that that you can be yourself. No pressure. No need to try to impress. No one is looking for the hidden agenda so to speak. I appreciate those who truly are my friends. I have had many over the years that claimed to all who would listen that they were the best friend I could ever have but when it came time to prove that love, and stand by me when I needed it most, they disappeared. You couldn't see them for the dust. You might say I have some trust issues now but really I like to think my perceptions of people has become more acute. I don't automatically think someone is my friend just because they were nice to me, nor do I think someone is my enemy just because they weren't nice to me. It's all relative and frankly I have neither time nor inclination to be bothered figuring out which is which. I am sincere and I hope others in my life are as well. That's all I really want.
This is a short posting while I finish formulating the good one. I hope you all are blessed with at least one very dear friend in your lives. Cherish them completely but remember that enemies are only lessons waiting to be learned.
Namaste.
What a lovely tribute to true and wonderful friendships! I can honestly say that I have 2 good friends I trust with my life and soul. They are precious and are to be treasured.
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Hi "Kitty"
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by. My Mother always said if you could say you had one true friend in your life, you were truly blessed. I am blessed with more than one but everybody is so precious to me.
Peace.
Saying goodbye is always a painful event. I just hate it. I even cry when strangers are 'arriving' at the airport, let alone those I know and love who are heading off through the departure gate to foreign shores!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful heartfelt post to a wonderful friend. And I'm sure, Heather, your sentiments are reciprocated tenfold. Like attracts like remember :)
And like Old Kitty said, I trust very few people too, but those that I do, are as precious as air. Quality over quantity any old day :)
Hi Wendy! I agree with quality over quantity. I make sure also to let my true friends know how I feel. It's never too late to say I love you while they are here. Live with no regrets I always say. Thanks for dropping in.
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Hey Heather,
ReplyDeleteWell, as you will now know, I somehow still ended up having my window seat overlooking the wing. Then again, it's kinda' reassuring noting the plane has a wing :) It was a nice relaxed flight back to lil' ol' England and I've had time for a bit of reflection of the inspiring and mixed emotion moments I had with you guys.
I'm truly blessed to have such genuine friends such as you and Wayne. I believe we have shown that true friends are always there for each other. No hidden agendas; just kindness, concern and compassion.
My dear friend, I so look forward to my next visit to Hope and indeed a home away from home. Thanks for such a wonderful posting, Heather.
In kindness and friendship, Gary :)
Hi Gary; Big Hugs always. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHi Heather. Such a lovely tribute to the "dashing dude"... I know time must have flown by, as it seems to when we're in the company of our 'best buddies'.
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Dixie
Hi Dixie, Thanks for dropping in. Yes it was gone far too fast and I felt like it was a whirlwind of activity. We accomplished a lot and enjoyed the company so very much. I was sad for it to be over so quickly and yet in a funny way, it really was okay. I knew he would be fine and we will too. Looking forward to the next time we see each other. Peace.
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