DEAREST DELILAH

Some people are huggers - some people aren't. Delilah is a hugger - I'm not(except with my girls, or after a long acquaintance).  Delilah quickly stepped through my walls - I learned to let her in.  Some goodbyes are quick and relatively painless - you blink back the tears and bluff your way through.  I've done that a few times over the past fortnight - I knew I wouldn't get off that easily when I said goodbye to Delilah.  We've shared too much over the past five years - joy, pain, grief, laughter, secret hopes and dreams, fears and worries.  The upside of letting someone get so close to you is having a friend who understands and knows you - and loves you anyway.  The downside is watching her walk away, knowing she's hurting, and not knowing how the years will treat her between now and when we next meet.  I freaking hate goodbyes!  I'm going to miss you, friend!  I love you, girl, and I will keep in touch.  I will see you again!