Today was definitely a bittersweet beginning to this month...I had to officially say goodbye to my dear friend, David who I wrote about. It was so difficult.
We had a really great time & I am beyond thankful for it all. We had lunch together & then came back home to just hang out. I don't think there were any moments of silence...we just talked away the time together. I think that's what made it seem to go by so quickly. He's grown so much spiritually & I have so much respect for him. Even though we had a limited amount of time due to our conflicting schedules, I walked away feeling overwhelmingly blessed. To have met him, to have developed a friendship with him, & to have had the chance to say goodbye. But I know he'll be coming home, so it's not farewell. I'm planning on writing letters as he will be in basic training. He will definitely be receiving much mail because he is loved by so many people at home. But walking away from that time was painful. I think I gave him 3 hugs all within 5 minutes. I tried so hard not to, but I had to cry. It just happened. And when I walked away it was one of those moments when you can hardly catch your breath because you're crying with so much strength. I didn't expect to break down like this, even though I am very emotional & he has been a great friend beyond belief.
So I'm thankful for this day although I wish it wasn't so rough. But I know that David is going away to do something far more incredible & he is going to bless so many others with his friendship. His heart is focused on the Lord & he's doing what he was created to do.
I'll miss him.
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