Sadness

I've just said goodbye to a friend of mine, who left too soon before her time. She was warm, kind, friendly and fun to be around, she worked very hard, was generous with her time to all who needed it, had a determined streak, a deeply spiritual side and as we grew up together filled my life with laughter. She had a bright disposition, sparkling eyes and was brilliant to have on your side in an argument! She was loyal, honest and amusing. We found pleasure in silly things, we shared a love of history, reading, sharing novels, knitting and so much more. I shall miss her more than I can say but I am so thankful to have known her and grateful to have shared time with her. The world will be a greyer place without her, but despite the sadness I carry in my heart there is so much joy and pleasure in remembering her. I will always be calling her to mind when I laugh and I know that is exactly how she would wish me to remember her, always young, full of fun, a dependable friend who loved laughing.