Loss of a Dear Friend

One of my loveliest friends passed away today.  I was first her pastor, then her friend.  Every time I went to see her to keep in touch,  she always said to me:  "I need you in my life."   That made me feel special. But,   she always made me feel special.  I have a pretty good idea that I am not the only one who has benefited from her loving nature.   In fact, anyone who ever encountered her could not miss her enthusiasm for life.

She loved people.  She was without guile, never unkind, always welcoming and positive.  The world will sorely miss this very bright light.

I am grateful for the ten years that I have been privileged to be her friend.  I will be participating in her funeral, at her request,  though I feel inadequate.

She was more than ready to move on to the next stage of her life,  and she got her wish exactly, dying in her sleep, and not lingering too long after the diagnosis.

I will miss her terribly!