True Friends

As mentioned earlier, the past month has been a disaster and nightmare as I have lost a very close familiy member, credit card stolen, and pretty much advised for me to drop out of my school program given that I was unable to catch up at that point.  I pretty much isolated myself from human contacts and shunned myself from the world, especially co-workers since I am not comfortable discussing the accident with others. 

Today was my first day back to work since a three week vacation and I must admit, it was hard for the beginning when people approached me saying the usually "I'm sorry for your loss"....Living in denial for awhile, that definitely didn't help but I've gone to accept the fact (or trying to) and appreciating what everyone has done for me....

Friends from afar would send their wishes and thoughts....

Friends nearby would offer their ears...

Coworkers would lend a hand and help me finish my unfinished work....

Today a friend/coworker wrote me a cheque after he found out about my financial status....I rejected it but he insist for me to keep it for 6 months and if Christmas comes around and I want to buy something for myself, I could too...I was touched.  Honestly, I didn't expect that coming and it just warms my heart.  It's funny that he wouldn't take it back but I drew smily faces all over it and be note that I will keep it for sure more than 6 months :)

There are ups and downs to everything in life....I probably wouldn't realize how lucky I am to have these great people in my lives had this tragedy not happen....These are my true friends....and reminders that true friendships will not die with time or distance.

Friends will always be there for you no matter what happens.

True friendships....