thank you for being a friend

I learned today of the passing of a girl I’d known from kindergarten. We hadn’t spoken since high-school but had reconnected through the magic of social-networking. She was funny and kind. And I am saddened for the obvious reasons, but also because as we’d fallen out of touch and moved on with life, the rekindling of our friendship never extended beyond our keyboards. You were always a bright light Karen, with your easy laugh and warm smile. I will miss you.

As a result of this sad news, I struck up a conversation with another friend from lower grade school. My very best friend. Peer pressure got the better of our relationship once we started high school but I always remembered how much fun we’d had as kids. Today we acknowledged the loss of our camaraderie and said things that were overdue. She also told me she’d been reading this blog...I had no idea but it brought a tear to my eye. My partner in crime, with whom for years I did almost everything, is supportive of me once again.

Growing apart is one thing, but it is a shame that friendships can end as a result of petty arguments. Certainly some disputes are irreparable, but in the grand scheme of things, they are seldom worth losing a good mate over.

Cherish your friendships, they can be gone in an instant. Cherish those that come back to you after a long absence. Cherish those that develop tomorrow and in the days that follow.

Thank you for being a friend.