Friday, May 27, 2011

Grief

Well, I haven't posted for a while because I haven't had the heart to. A few weeks ago, my bestest friend Amy (well, best aside from Spence) told me the news that I somehow knew was coming but was trying my darndest to wish away: she's moving a few hours North of here.
My heart is hurting. My world is going to shift. A huge hole is opening up in my life. I'm so grateful to live amongst many wonderful people, family and friends, and I know I'll be OK, but this feels almost like a death. Even though she hasn't moved yet, and we'll still be good friends talking often and meeting up sometimes, I feel like I'm already starting to go through the stages of grief. Denial, anger, sorrow, etc. This is a tough one.

3 comments:

Sarah said...

That is a beautiful pic of Amy. I'm going to miss her too! I think I know how you feel. I felt the same way when Maryann moved. I really feel for you :( Thank goodness for cell phones and free long distance! At least she won't be too far away.

Tycksen Family said...

Kristen-

You know that they say those who grieve deeply is because they love deeply. You have a gift to love deeply and that is such a blessing to so many. I hope that you can treasure the time you have. You are a great friend, no doubt your friendship with Amy will grow just in a different way. You are in my thoughts. HUGS!!!

Love ya!

The Palmers said...

I still feel sad being away from Sarah. The thing is it's not just she and I being away from each other... it's our kids being away from each other. Preston and Jackson and Pyper and Alanna love and miss each other so much. This seeing each other perhaps once a month does not cut it!