Ode to Kim

This week I lost a very dear friend. This was a very hard thing to deal with because not only did I lose a very sweet friend but her son lost his mother. I wanted to dedicate a full post to the memories of her and the impact she made on me.

I first met Kim at cancer support group. She had an inoperable Brain tumor. She is a strong woman. At the time I met her Gavin was about 2 and 1/2. She was very sick from the get go but still did what she had to do to take care of her son. She often told me how strong I was and that I was so encouraging to her, when in fact it was she who was so strong and encouraging to me.

She was originally from California and came out to Utah a few years ago. She died at the age of 30. Pretty sad stuff. She worked as a secretary for a local law office I believe. I am very upset at myself for not making our friendship a priority. We both knew how sick we both are and yet life still got in the way. We would make a plan then without fail either she was feeling bad or I was. Somehow though, we did plenty of chatting online and talking on the phone! For that I am truly grateful. When she passed away I felt as though my heart was ripped out of my chest. I have been trying harder to be a better friend to others and for her I'm too late.

The more I am thinking about her the sadder I am getting so I will end here for now. Please remember to count your blessings everyday and live life to the fullest.

Goodbyes are not forever.
Goodbyes are not the end.
They simply mean I'll miss you
Until we meet again!
~Author Unknown

I love you Kim and will think of you often!