Dear ShiftingWind Sir
i have tried to find the words to describe my friendship with ery. Whenever i saw ery sign on i smiled. i have found this poem which i think describes my thoughts. ery was unique, and i will treasure memories of her forever.
People always come into your life for<o:p></o:p>
A REASON,<o:p></o:p>
A SEASON,<o:p></o:p>
OR A LIFETIME.<o:p></o:p>
When you figure out which it is,<o:p></o:p>
You know exactly what to do...<o:p></o:p>
When someone is in your life<o:p></o:p>
FOR A REASON,<o:p></o:p>
It is usually to meet a need you have expressed<o:p></o:p>
Outwardly or inwardly...<o:p></o:p>
They have come to assist you <o:p></o:p>
Through a difficulty,<o:p></o:p>
To provide you with guidance and support,<o:p></o:p>
To aid you physically, <o:p></o:p>
Emotionally, or spiritually...<o:p></o:p>
They may seem like a Godsend,<o:p></o:p>
And they are...<o:p></o:p>
They are there<o:p></o:p>
For a reason you need them to be...<o:p></o:p>
Then, without any wrongdoing on your part, <o:p></o:p>
Or at an inconvenient time,<o:p></o:p>
This person will say or do something <o:p></o:p>
To bring the relationship to an end...<o:p></o:p>
Sometimes they die.<o:p></o:p>
Sometimes they walk away.<o:p></o:p>
Sometimes they act up or out <o:p></o:p>
And force you to take a stand...<o:p></o:p>
What we must realize <o:p></o:p>
Is that our need has been met,<o:p></o:p>
Our desire fulfilled;<o:p></o:p>
Their work is done...<o:p></o:p>
The prayer you sent up<o:p></o:p>
Has been answered<o:p></o:p>
And it is now time to move on...<o:p></o:p>
When people come into your life <o:p></o:p>
FOR A SEASON,<o:p></o:p>
It is because your turn has come <o:p></o:p>
To share, grow, or learn...<o:p></o:p>
They may bring you <o:p></o:p>
An experience of peace,<o:p></o:p>
Or make you laugh...<o:p></o:p>
They may teach you <o:p></o:p>
Something you have never done.<o:p></o:p>
They usually give you <o:p></o:p>
An unbelievable amount<o:p></o:p>
Of joy...<o:p></o:p>
Believe it!<o:p></o:p>
It is real!<o:p></o:p>
But, <o:p></o:p>
ONLY FOR A SEASON...<o:p></o:p>
And like Spring turns to Summer<o:p></o:p>
And Summer to Fall, <o:p></o:p>
the season eventually ends.<o:p></o:p>
LIFETIME RELATIONSHIPS<o:p></o:p>
Teach you a lifetime of lessons;<o:p></o:p>
Those things you must build upon<o:p></o:p>
In order to have <o:p></o:p>
A solid emotional foundation...<o:p></o:p>
Your job is to accept the lesson,<o:p></o:p>
Love the person/people (anyway);<o:p></o:p>
And put what you have learned<o:p></o:p>
To use in all other relationships<o:p></o:p>
And areas of your life...<o:p></o:p>
It is said that love is blind <o:p></o:p>
But friendship is clairvoyant...<o:p></o:p>
Thank you for being a part of my life...<o:p></o:p>
Thank you, indeed - My most special friend
belladonna (barbara)