We take life for granted when our mind is preoccupied with everyday chores.
I first met Carinne at the school runs. She was standing by the rails outside. Tall, dressed immaculately in trousers and a suede, fur jacket with a matching umbrella in hand. She had a European Candice Bergen look about her.
Several weeks on, at the same spot, I smiled her way and we started talking. Thereafter, we would meet occasionally for lunch at Mr Kai and other spots. Carinne was beautiful, kind and charming. Our friendship grew in a short time and I would confide in her about the changes I was making in myself and my life through therapy and workshops.
Some time passed and every time I called to arrange and meet-up, she would simply say that she was not too well and although she sounded rather frail, I did not insist on enquiring further as to what had caused her sickness.
Weeks passed and being entangled in the everyday chores of hectic work, home life, and social schedules and throwing myself deeper into the realm of self-discovery, I kept thinking to call Carinne and tell her of my achievements in feeling happier and stronger than I ever have. But next week was followed by the next and the following and so on... Without any success calling.
It was a cold autumn day when one afternoon, I heard that my dear friend who had been so loving and encouraging had passed away...
'No way... It cannot be... But I had so much to share with her... The last time I saw her walking the street, hand in hand with her loving husband, she seemed perfectly healthy to me! Although a little frail... But, wait a minute... when WAS the last time I saw her? Did a whole year pass so rapidly?' Were what went through my mind. It continued on 'Why didn't I question her regarding her illness?' Why this and why that was the endless list of questions going through my mind.
Too late now... She is gone and except for her smiling face while we talked and her concern for my well-being and her soul I connect with her every time I think of her... I lost my chance to share my newfound happiness and who knows?! Perhaps be of help to what she was going through at the time. My words to her are: "Thank you, Dear Carinne, for being a friend when I needed one. You taught me a precious lesson in life... If I have something positive, good and loving to say to Anyone, I will pick up the phone, send a text, or an email would do or better still I arrange quickly to meet up with loved ones and tell them of my love and gratitude to them. I Shall Do It Now, rather than wait.
Everyone who has had a positive impact in our lives is to be cherished and acknowledged.
Have had a mad week... What's new!! and a very sane one at the same time. So much more to share. Some fun moments and some naughty ones... All great. Have to get ready to see a comedy with more wonderful company, followed by another super birthday bash. I shall be back... soon, to tell.
Happy Weekend Everyone!
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