Lifes Like That

One of my best friends is leaving the province today and this was a very sad day for her and I.  She is a lot like me in the fact that we both have lots of acquaintances, but not a whole lot of good friends.  So, when one moves away it becomes a sad day.  I was very surprised to see her standing on my doorstep yesterday.  She had stopped by to say goodbye and to give me some copies of pictures that she had taken on the day the kids and I went over to say our goodbyes.  So, although she is leaving, I’m sure we will remain good friends and keep in touch.  And, now I have these lovely pictures, plants and lilac bush to keep reminding me of her and our friendship.

I think this is one of the reasons that I don’t usually like to get close to people as they tend to end up leaving in one form or another and it always seems to be very difficult and sad.  But, that’s the way life goes and we all have to deal with departure at one time or another.  I do wish her and her family well and I am heartened by the fact that we will be able to keep in touch.