Losing a Friend
Earlier this week a friend of mine passed away on PEI.
She was one of those people who truly made the world a better place… for every single person who knew her. She had an amazingly strong faith- in herself, and in others. She believed in the goodness that is within us all. She had such a fabulous laugh and we were blessed to hear it often. Her intention to see the best in the world around her was unwavering. She was a woman who had known much physical pain and illness from the time she was very little. I think she might agree that it was her hardships that contributed to her being such a giving, kind, generous friend to so many.
I was blessed to work with her for five years back in the 1980’s. We stayed in touch from time to time over the next 22 years- mostly thanks to her perseverance in calling me when she’d come over to Halifax, or when she got word I was visiting on PEI.
Her name is Phyllis. She will be missed by many. And I want her to know that I’m a better person just from knowing her. I didn’t get a chance to thank her for being such a special person in my life, before she passed away. But I think she knew. I hope so.
Friendship is all about quality – not quantity. I think you’ve learned great lessons from Phyllis and you’ve found ways to share them through your own relationships and your passion for your work. I’m grateful for your help and friendship when I’ve needed it and when I didn’t realize I needed it.
Hi Wendy,
Phyllis has known all along how you feel about her. That’s one of the reasons she’s kept in touch for so many years. Don’t ever question that.
True friendship often transcends spoken words. I’m sure she’s as thankful to you for being her friend… as you are to her for being yours. She may have left earth but she remains with you in spirit.
Thanks for sharing.
Love Mark