Words Of The Heart

Diane

Some people just are inexplicably important to us. Maybe its the way they entered our lives, or maybe it was the way they touched our hearts. Diane was one of these people for me.

Diane was special to me, she is and always will be. Even on my darkest of days, days where I just felt like I couldn't take it anymore, she was always there. Her smile could warm up whatever room she was in, her words were a blanket of calm and comfort. And her hugs...they were truly special. She hugged like family.

I told her that once, only I worded it wrong, her head jerked a little bit and I got a reply of " you're digging yourself a hole." I had told her that she hugged like a grandma. Which then changed to that she hugged like an old person, followed by a reply of "Just keep on digging that hole, buddy." Finally I came to my senses and told her that she hugged like family. The hole that I had dug was finally filled in, an acceptable answer accompanied by a hug.

No words can ever fully describe the immeasurable love in my heart for you Diane. I remember crying on your last day before you left for California. The thought of never seeing you again left a hole in my heart. I made you teary eyed seeing me cry.

When you were first diagnosed I almost cried, well I did when I got home. But I resolved the very next day to only cry after you were gone, because in the days to come, you needed all the strength you could muster. I couldn't bring myself to cry for the fact that you were still here and that in itself needed to be treasured each and every day.

So when you think about Diane from this day and the many to come, think about how special she could make you feel. Remember the good times you had with her, remember her laugh, her smile, her words, those hugs filled with love, and the memories you made together. Remember all these things and Diane will always be a part of your life.

Diane, I love you and miss you, but one day I will see you again.