It's not everyday in a person's life you come across someone that when you first meet, you just 'click'. In fact, in today's world, that is rare. There is a saying that goes, "People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime". In life's humor, you never know which it will be, a reason, a season, or a lifetime.
In April of last year, my doctor thought I had had a stroke. After two days of testing, come to find out, the L4, and L5 (lower back) disks were 'bulging'. I decided to try a Chiropractor to see if that would help. It has.
When I came into the office that morning, there behind the counter was this beautiful, happy receptionist. We clicked immediately. And a unknown relationship began.
I found out a few months ago, that she is leaving, moving to Alaska, to be with her soon-to-be husband. My heart sank. Not only was I losing a wonderful friend, I was going to have to break in a new receptionist!! We have been counting down the days to her leaving us. And, next week, she will be on her way to a new life.
Today at the office, we had a little 'going away' party for Dianna. She is happy to be embarking on this journey, and sad that she is leaving us, all her friends and family behind. This is understandable and expected. It was hard to be happy, and to hold the tears back. In true fashion, she wore black scrubs today.
I want to tell her so many things. Share so many of life's events with her. Yet, sometimes when it comes to matters of the heart, words fail us. By nature, I am a very selfish person. When I find something or someone good, I want to hold on for as long as I can. However, as with our children, there comes a time when you have to let them go. No, Dianna is not my 'child', although, most of the time, James and I feel as if she is. So, to Dianna, we say this:
Dianna,
You are a beautiful, special, and wonderful lady! A year ago, when James and I walked into the Sallisaw Chiropractic Clinic, little did we think we would meet a friend, let alone anyone we would consider family. Yes, this is the end of your life here in Oklahoma. But, tomorrow is the beginning of a new day. A new chapter. A new journey in a new State. You will be fine. You will make new friends. You are doing what most people dream of doing; starting over. How exciting is that? How we envy you. On the way home today, I looked over at James and he said, "Damn, I'm gonna miss her!" It's not often James gets teary eyed, but today, he did. You have made the last year so special. You have brought so much happiness into our lives. You are loved by so many. You will be missed dearly. Things will not be the same at the clinic, or in mine and James' visits or our lives. I'm sure the new girl will do a great job. But, the atmosphere of the clinic just won't be the same. Yet, we can rest easy knowing you are following a dream. You are beginning a new chapter in your life.
I use the word "chapter" because I see life as a really long book, divided into chapters. Each chapter a building block, raising you higher and higher. Remember that each time you start something, or embark on a new journey, you are being raised higher and higher. Each time a chapter begins means you have full filled a dream. Dianna, You are not a 'reason', or a 'season'...Dianna, you are a 'lifetime'. We love you and as sad as it is that you are leaving us, and knowing how much we are going to miss you, we are so happy and so proud of you. Our lives are so much better and richer knowing you are a part of us. As you head into your new life, remember we are here, sweating our you-know-what's off this summer! :) We love you, we will miss you, but, we are blessed to have you be a part of our lives for a lifetime.
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