Friends

Friends are wonderful people, they fill your life with joy and understanding. They are there when you need them the most, and as I found out over the last few days they are also the catalyst for change.

I say this because your friends sometimes know that change is necessary, even when you're not quite ready. One of my friends just recently has decided that I need to get out and meet a few new friends. I'm okay with this change, it never hurts to have more friends. After all that's what life is all about... surrounding yourself with family and friends.

I certainly would not have been able to survive for the last few months without all of my wonderful friends, their love and compassion has been more than I could have ever expected. I'm so grateful to be so blessed to have all of them in my life. As I sit and type this post, it reminds me of Jamie and it while everyone thinks that I'm doing well it brings tears to my eyes thinking about our friends and how much I miss him. He always told me that I need to continue to live my life and enjoy every precious moment. I have been in my own way, trying to sort out everything that has happened over the last few months.

While I'm beginning to find my way, I often stop and wonder what's next and how will I face tomorrow with out my best friend. I have the comfort of my memories to keep close at hand and I know that is what he wanted me to do. So with these words that I type I'm reminded of one of my favorite quotes:

“The road of life twists and turns and no two directions are ever the same. Yet our lessons come from the journey, not the destination.” - Don Williams

Its been a long enjoyable road for me for the past 22 years and while the last few miles (months) have been the most challenging. I see a twist up ahead and know that when I get to it there will be a turn. A turn that will set me in a new direction and while I've enjoyed this road, its now time step out side my comfort zone and begin to live again...

What does all this mean? That my friends is a great question. I guess I will find out as I being to move forward, with all my friends at my side.

Jeff