An Early Farewell, My friend!
I always wanted a sister with whom I had a close relationship. Someone of whom I could never tire of talking to because our conversations always lead to deep reflection and soul-awakening. My real sisters and I never had that kind of relationship and I never found it in the few female friends that I had. That is until I met ‘The Brain” four years ago. Never before have I clicked so well with another woman. Never before I met someone who despite, much like myself, having grown up in a family that seemed to want nothing more than to destroy her spirit, survived and went on to be a strong, compassionate, and well-rounded individual.
When I first met her, I thought, “wow, what a WITCH with a capital ‘B’” because her presence was actually more demanding than my own. But lo and behold, we became friends. I learned very quickly that she and I were kindred spirits and together, we were a force to be reckoned with. She has talked me through some very tough times. She has been a true friend and I am grateful that I have met her.
Unfortunately, “The Brain” is leaving this country and moving to Ireland with her husband. They have to go- this country is not taking care of its own and so what other choice is there, right? But as much as I understand why she as to go, my heart breaks just a little more as each day brings us closer to her departure. We think about life in very much the same way. I know that when she is giving me advice, she is doing it out of love, respect, and honesty. I know that I will never find a friendship like that again. I am at a loss.
I have been trying very hard to be strong. I have been supportive and understanding, because as a friend, I know that she is doing what is best for her ad her husband. But I want to scream, “don’t go,” after all, when you have a friend like her, why would you want her to move? I don’t know what to do now. I don’t know how I will go to an already tedious job when the person who makes it worthwhile will be gone.
But it’s not about me. It’s about her. And this post is a way for me to get all of this out without adding more stress to her as she prepares to embark on this exciting voyage. We we have month left before she heads out and I wanted to be able to enjoy that time without carrying all of this around.
I’ll miss you, kid. Life will never be the same without you here, but thank you so much for teaching me about life and relationships and friendships. You have given me faith in world (despite our hours spent uncovering the conspiracy to turn us all into meatpuppets) and I love you for it my sister. Be strong and know that although you will be miles away, you will not be alone. You always have a friend and a sister here no matter how long you are gone.