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Saying Goodbye!!

2008.04.09




Men talk of killing time, while time quietly kills them. ~Dion Boucicault

A little over a month ago I said goodbye to what I thought was my best friend for over 25 years now. These shots I took today are of places within 5 minutes of my house and no matter where I am there will be plenty more. Like the quote above, my best friend was quietly killing me. I have a passion for sunsets and I want to be around to enjoy them with my daughter for years to come. I said goodbye to my best friend on March 2nd for the last time.
34 Comments
Askrubies #3... like it and love it...
Askrubies · 2008-04-08: 18:24
urmysunshine too true- I'm with you!~ R
urmysunshine · 2008-04-08: 18:39
noptek Moving set
noptek · 2008-04-08: 19:54
Mabi938 nice.
Mabi938 · 2008-04-08: 20:19
mrutherford22 Great post! Congrats!
mrutherford22 · 2008-04-08: 20:53
photopoet Congrats. Surround yourself with people who will encourage you. —I love the last photo
photopoet · 2008-04-08: 21:00
Lindyart I agree with photopoet...surround yourself with supportive people .. the last one is special :)
Lindyart · 2008-04-08: 21:28
etodd80 Good and sad at the same time. Nice edit on #5.
etodd80 · 2008-04-08: 22:34
Carley It takes a lot of courage to say goodbye to a best friend.......I wish you the very best on your journey!!
Carley · 2008-04-08: 22:49
Kovac Nice set :) I like most the last :)
Kovac · 2008-04-08: 23:14
CJLata Very nice testimony, you can do it Eric. Even in the hard times, just sweat it out. Congratulations.
CJLata · 2008-04-08: 23:34
shady87 #5 is good :)
shady87 · 2008-04-09: 02:34
focussed Cutting ties is never easy....some friendships start off all fun and games and then end up poisoning your life. Congrats for standing up to the "friend" and moving on to better things in life...Your daughter should be so very proud of you and YOU should be proud of you......heck Im proud of you!!.. hehehe
LOVE that last shot!!! :)
focussed · 2008-04-09: 04:12
kimauman The last one is very special. I heard that there are friends that come in and out of our lives to teach us something about ourselves. It is not a failure to say goodbye--it was just as valuable as if it lasted your whole life time--what you will take from that experience. I admire your self respect and courage. I'm sure it wasn't easy.
kimauman · 2008-04-09: 04:43
jet28 Your category says it all - a very special post :-)
jet28 · 2008-04-09: 05:40
Madoc Sometimes, «goodbye» is the best «hello».
Madoc · 2008-04-09: 06:46
apnimages Many have made it, Good Post
apnimages · 2008-04-09: 07:44
jennye very special post!! stay strong!....you can do it!!
thanks for your comment :)
jennye · 2008-04-09: 08:57
acididko good set!!!
acididko · 2008-04-09: 11:19
BlueLady Beautiful post! Goodbyes are always sad, but necessary in order to move on with life!
BlueLady · 2008-04-09: 12:50
tbranscum This just touched me so much! Not a easy thing to do, but stay strong! I love the last photo!
tbranscum · 2008-04-09: 12:56
dadlak Good luck with your journey..this should be a goodbye without regrets
dadlak · 2008-04-09: 13:33
somogyvari Fantastic set!!
somogyvari · 2008-04-09: 15:03
HotPaws Great set! Where are the cowboys? Lol
HotPaws · 2008-04-09: 16:09
pattyb I'm smiling ear to ear at your power of choice, your choice for life!

I wish you unending sunsets with your daughter! ; ))
pattyb · 2008-04-09: 16:37
pattyb Sorry, the message over powered my thoughts. I meant to say nicely demonstrated and I especially like the last one with the quote to go with it.
pattyb · 2008-04-09: 16:39
lmruppert Not my words, but my thoughts on your post:

Friendship is a very taxing and arduous form of leisure activity.
- Mortimer Adler

Drink looks harmless, just like a wolf looks like a dog. -Unknown

(And finally my wish for you)
I hope the leaving is joyful: and I hope never to return. -Frida Kahlo


lmruppert · 2008-04-09: 18:26
aknor I love what Madoc said...it is so very true! Good luck on your new journey!
aknor · 2008-04-10: 17:56
LastFrontier Easy does it. I said goodbye 18 years ago. If you ever need support, find someone with whom to share a cuppa joe. Or share a virtual cup of coffee with me. March 2? Great date! Excellent way to demonstrate this, too.
LastFrontier · 2008-04-10: 22:09
basisimages Great achievement, my friend. Hang in there - there are better things in life. You show us almost daily what a talented, caring person you are. We all draw on you and offer all the support we can give through this odd modern medium we're using.
basisimages · 2008-04-12: 02:57
AriesTyger I know it's hard to let a friendship go, but sometimes its for the best. Wishing you the best of luck in finding a new best friend that will love and support you!
AriesTyger · 2008-04-12: 16:11
dkelly turn the good bye to hello, new life. new day.

one day at a time.

your sunsets and your daughter will bring you the joy you need : )


dkelly · 2008-04-13: 14:53
ncshutterbug Very thought provoking post. As difficult as it is, it's the right thing to do to remove toxic people from your life - especially when you have a child to think of.

Healing thoughts being sent your way.
ncshutterbug · 2008-04-13: 21:55
ScubaLiz Good for you! Hang in there. Love #5!
ScubaLiz · 2008-04-14: 22:47
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