In my life friends have come and gone like autumn leaves in a fall rainstorm; momentary blazes of color, until the ill-wind blows. With every leaf that fell from my fragile friendship tree, they drained the sap of life from my very heart. I struggled to protect myself from the onslaught of good intentions that lacked the conviction and perseverance necessary to stand by me in the darkest, bitter storm blast.
Fair-weather friends and even family spoke of help and encouragement, but they grew weary in the day-in and day-out nurturing of my life. I grew afraid to seek the sun, or trust a kindly word, because when the novelty of my illness wore off these friends became phantom memories, as elusive as a cobweb in the sun.
They pulled away and turned away and their absence became a roaring echo in the chambers of my heart. The silence of their good intentions accentuated my lonely cries, until at last; I could cry no more…
But when the tears were dry and the trust was gone, you came, Walker, an unexpected breath of fresh air in the midst of the stagnant emptiness. And in time I learned that we were as alike as we are different, and the differences only added body to our friendship.
You really cared and suddenly I wasn’t alone anymore. You will never know how often the sound of your voice helped me to face one more pain-racked day. There have been so many times that I just wanted to give up and you provoked me to keep on. You have been a much better friend to me than I to you. I am so grateful that someone sent me the gift of your friendship. So often Walker you are the still, small voice that has been used to motivate me just one more time.
I do not know how to properly or adequately thank you for the gift of your friendship. Words seem insufficient and there is so little I can say. But I hope that you know how grateful I am and I hope that my life reflects in some way just how thankful I am. You are precious beyond measure.
I heart you Walker today and always.
August 7th, 2006 at 3:32 pm
As Walker is to you, so is Carlo to me. He is the only one that cared enough to stay through all my tribulations. We all need a Carlo or Walker in our lives.
Just so you know, I heart you too, Miss Vickie.
:love::yes::thumbsup:
August 7th, 2006 at 3:57 pm
What a beautiful post, I am glad Walker was there for you when you needed him.
Thank you for your kind words on my blog today, you are such a great support to me and I love you to bits!
August 7th, 2006 at 4:05 pm
Isn’t it interesting where true friendship often comes from?
August 7th, 2006 at 4:06 pm
I am glad that Walker is in your life. Everyone needs a friend like you have found in Walker !
*HUGS*
August 7th, 2006 at 7:04 pm
Good friends are a blessing!:heart:
August 7th, 2006 at 11:00 pm
What a beautiful post! Walker is awesome! I am so glad he has been there for you.
I know from a recent experience with him how wonderful and supportive he can be.
Huge Hugs to you my friend..
I love you!:heart::heart::heart:
August 8th, 2006 at 7:38 am
You have many friends my dear lady.
You are truly blessed!
You want to stick with friends who will ride with you on the bus as well as the limo as Oprah says.
Love Jeanne
X0X0
August 8th, 2006 at 8:38 am
I recall a poster I saw once, when I was young:
“We are all but travelers in this world,
and the best that we can hope to find,
is an honest friend.”
August 8th, 2006 at 9:55 am
In the face of adversity, we find who our true friends really are. I’m glad you and Walker found each other, and feel I can safely say you’ve been (and are) as good a friend to him as he is to you.
As I read your post, I could see in my mind’s eye the friends who were mine until they learned the truth behind my illness. I think they treaded lightly away because they weren’t sure how to ‘act’ around me. Truth be known, I’m more sad for them than I am for myself. I’m still who I’ve always been, and richer in many ways for the new friends who accept me as I am. You are one of those, and I’m grateful beyond measure for our friendship.
August 8th, 2006 at 10:34 am
Have a wonderful day!
*^_^
(=’:'=) hugs
(”)_ (”)Š from da Raggedy one