The Dogmother Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 One of my best friends sent me this: People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on. Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has come to share, grow or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it, it is real. But only for a season. LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons, things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant. Thank you for being a part of my life, whether you were a reason, a season or a lifetime. One to remember.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Gosh. Very meaningful and thought provoking.....and so true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Wow ..that really makes you sit back and think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susiepoos Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 ooooh! that's given me goosebumps down my back - how very,very true - thank you for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 far too serious for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMcHen Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 a shorter version of the same idea I treasured when I lost my daughter so many years ago: Some people come into our lives and quickly go, Others stay for a while and leave foot prints on our hearts and we are never, ever the same again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 a shorter version of the same idea I treasured when I lost my daughter so many years ago: Some people come into our lives and quickly go, Others stay for a while and leave foot prints on our hearts and we are never, ever the same again. I also received the shorter version when my mum died. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 19, 2007 Author Share Posted December 19, 2007 Don't guys! You'll start me blubbing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Don't guys! You'll start me blubbing Threads like this should carry a health warning, then old cynics like me wouldn't open them. I know, I know - don't have to read them ... Humbug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...