Two years stretch between this moment in my life and the moment you left this life. Your memory remains vivid: the sound of your voice and laughter, your facial expressions, movements, and the way you made me feel....happy, silly, introspective, affirmed, challenged, encouraged, enlightened, and eager and honored to be the best friend I could be.
What is the impact of your absence? It's like an earthquake rocked my soul, and a tectonic shift has occurred. The terrain remains, but now there are great chasms within it. What once could be reached easily is now a long and treacherous leap. I might have imagined I would turn outward, seeking comfort, fellowship - anything to stuff into the void created by your departure. Instead, I turn inward and upward for the most part. That is where I seek solace and comfort - from deep within and from God Himself.
You're irreplaceable, unforgettable, and you have left your mark on my heart forever. I love you so dearly and miss you so deeply.
À bientôt mon amie...
