Where to begin? I think the beginning would be a good place but where is that? A year ago? Three years ago? Six or 33 years ago.
You see, each one is a beginning, althought I didn't realize it at the time. Each one is a chapter in and of itself, but all build upon the previous one as well.
Almost 33 years ago, I married. The man I married is all I want in a husband and life partner. He is carring, loving, a good provider, a good father. He is what every woman wants in a husband.
A little more than 6 years ago, I moved to a position at my job that offered me the opportunity to meet many people. Some I did not pursue work relationships with, some I maintained as work contacts and others I kept on the periphary of life - they had the potential be be work friends and friends for friendship sake as well.
Three years ago, after several different job changes within the same company, I found myself back where I started. Those friendships that I had maintained through the years were there still - now to be fostered by the very same people. To be encouraged and prodded and pushed in the right direction. While some people had no impact on what would later take place, deep bonds of friendship formed.
Fast forward to a year ago - and life takes a most unexpected turn. One of those whose friendship had been there through it all - reached out. Wanted to know what could take place if anything. At the least, it would be interesting conversations. Where the attention came from all of a sudden, I didn't know, but I was open to it. Yes - the latest chapter had begun.
A deep friendship ensued. We talked about all kinds of things - work, home, life in general. I was encouraged, pushed to explore the limits of me. I started to come out of my self-imposed shell, something I had never done before. People around me saw something different - that I was not the floormat any longer, that I was taking control of my life. The difference although imperceptible at first has become stronger and more is now a core part of me.
While this friendship was temporary at best, something I always knew it would be, I accepted it for what it was - a special friendship in my life. This friendship was one that we both knew would change from dear friends to co-workers to friends to co-workers depending on the season and where we were in the chapter of life.
We talked daily. I could tell when things were going on in either life that would affect the other. I think it was the same there as well. We had talked that if it came to it, life at work would take precedence.
That day has come - too soon in some ways - but I knew it was there.
We talked and both know it is for the best. Life must go on for both of us. We will remain co-workers and dear friends - the kind you can always count on to be there for you if you need them.
Sadness ensues. The smallest things bring memories to light. Happiness will be hard won.
The past was so worth it all - the uncertainty, the happiness, the liveliness.
Put the past aside, learn from it, apply it, but it is time to move on - that chapter is over, but
The story goes on.
You see, each one is a beginning, althought I didn't realize it at the time. Each one is a chapter in and of itself, but all build upon the previous one as well.
Almost 33 years ago, I married. The man I married is all I want in a husband and life partner. He is carring, loving, a good provider, a good father. He is what every woman wants in a husband.
A little more than 6 years ago, I moved to a position at my job that offered me the opportunity to meet many people. Some I did not pursue work relationships with, some I maintained as work contacts and others I kept on the periphary of life - they had the potential be be work friends and friends for friendship sake as well.
Three years ago, after several different job changes within the same company, I found myself back where I started. Those friendships that I had maintained through the years were there still - now to be fostered by the very same people. To be encouraged and prodded and pushed in the right direction. While some people had no impact on what would later take place, deep bonds of friendship formed.
Fast forward to a year ago - and life takes a most unexpected turn. One of those whose friendship had been there through it all - reached out. Wanted to know what could take place if anything. At the least, it would be interesting conversations. Where the attention came from all of a sudden, I didn't know, but I was open to it. Yes - the latest chapter had begun.
A deep friendship ensued. We talked about all kinds of things - work, home, life in general. I was encouraged, pushed to explore the limits of me. I started to come out of my self-imposed shell, something I had never done before. People around me saw something different - that I was not the floormat any longer, that I was taking control of my life. The difference although imperceptible at first has become stronger and more is now a core part of me.
While this friendship was temporary at best, something I always knew it would be, I accepted it for what it was - a special friendship in my life. This friendship was one that we both knew would change from dear friends to co-workers to friends to co-workers depending on the season and where we were in the chapter of life.
We talked daily. I could tell when things were going on in either life that would affect the other. I think it was the same there as well. We had talked that if it came to it, life at work would take precedence.
That day has come - too soon in some ways - but I knew it was there.
We talked and both know it is for the best. Life must go on for both of us. We will remain co-workers and dear friends - the kind you can always count on to be there for you if you need them.
Sadness ensues. The smallest things bring memories to light. Happiness will be hard won.
The past was so worth it all - the uncertainty, the happiness, the liveliness.
Put the past aside, learn from it, apply it, but it is time to move on - that chapter is over, but
The story goes on.
