Leaving Footprints

Sometimes people come into our lives and then leave shortly after. Although their presence is brief, they never leave you without leaving something with you. This something they leave may be tangible, something you can touch or see, but this something may also be very subtle, such as the way you perceive things, or how you respond to everyday life. Whether that “something” is tangible or not, they leave their footprints.

                Today I said goodbye to someone that has become my friend. We worked together and shared in many ups and downs over the course of several months. She has moved on to better things and I could not be happier for her. I, however, am going through a range of emotions. I am a bit envious that she has been able to free herself from the shackles of bondage from that “place;” I am a bit sad that I will not see her everyday anymore because she was what kept me grounded when I wanted to turn my filter off; but above all, I am very happy for her.

                I made a post recently about where I find my inspiration. I find it from her. Despite the fact that I will no longer see her every day, she will continue to inspire me.

                So Sarah, I wish you the absolute very best on your new journey. Starting over can be hard (I think it can be more scary than anything!) but you will do great. They are very lucky to have you, and that “place” is going to feel your loss. We lost a very valuable asset today. Not only will the staff miss you dearly but so will all those customers that you have taken such good care of for the last couple years. I have learned a great deal from you and will carry that knowledge with me forever. I hope that I was able to leave a footprint in your life, as you have left yours in mine.

                Congratulations and good luck J … And never forget - I’ve got your back.

Although I lost Sarah today as a coworker, I have not lost her as a friend. We often associate loss with feelings of emptiness or thinking a void will be there, but the truth is, even though you lost something or someone, you gained so much more by having them in your life no matter how brief their visit.