Friends have always been a big part of my life- a social being is certainly an accurate label for me.

Yet the past 2 1/2 years have truly redefined the word 'friend' for me. 

A total overhaul took place. And out from the woodworks came friends I never dreamed I could have. The word doesn't even do these bonds justice. Pieces of my heart. Kindred spirits. Cheerleaders. Mentors. Life coaches. Fresh eyes. Warm hearts. Marathon supporters. Co-conspirators. Angels with large spreading wings. There's a good start.

My Sarah prepares her departure to the next chapter of her and her beautiful family's life.

Goodbye was non existent. Just wasn't able to tear that bandaid off and leave the pain exposed. So our autopilot kicked in...a true l'hitraot is what is in order here.

So much to say..learning how to say it.

As the Green Day song says..

Another turning point;

a fork stuck in the road.

Time grabs you by the wrist;
directs you where to go.

So make the best of this test
and don't ask why.

It's not a question
but a lesson learned in time.

It's something unpredictable
but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.

Time has come to tae the lessons learned and all the pain 

So take the photographs
and still frames in your mind.

Hang it on a shelf
In good health and good time.

Tattoos of memories
and dead skin on trial.

For what it's worth,
it was worth all the while.

It's something unpredictable
but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.

Think the time is coming to take all the lessons learned, all the tears spilled and all that silly heartache and replant a whole new flower. Watch out world...this bud is ready to bloom anew....(yikes!)