Once again it is time to say goodbye. During the past 20 years a few friends have left this life through suicide and other traumatic events. Some I may not have seen for a few years and some remained close by. Either way each time a friend is lost I feel my heart bleed a little.
Friends play a huge role in creating who we are, when they are gone we feel a part of ourselves go with them. They are our mirrors, our guidance and our support. Every friend I have ever had has played an important part in my life.
With each loss is also the feeling of gratitude that this person was part of my life.
Each friend is precious, each one has offered something special, each one I have learnt from.
Sometimes it is the beauty they showed while alive that I have learnt and grown from.
Sometimes, unfortunately it is the manner of their passing that has taught me such valuable lessons.
Sometimes it has been a mixture of both.
There is always appreciation.
Appreciation that I was fortunate enough to have these friends cross my path.
Appreciation for the lessons they have taught me.
Appreciation for life and a realisation that I have the opportunity to live mine to the fullest.
So to all my friends who have left this life I want to say I love you. I appreciate that you were in my life. Having you in my life has helped me be the person I am today. I promise to always remember you with love, appreciation and gratitude.
With my heart I say goodbye and Thank you xx
