Who was it that said, “Parting is such sweet sorrow.” I sometimes turn to the bard to express feelings that could otherwise be mixed and misunderstood. In a couple of week friends are moving overseas for a couple of years. The wife is a senior partner in a large, international accounting firm and is going to Canada on a corporate project.
She, her husband and two children are the most delightful family you could wish to meet. I know them through my gym and squash club. Both of them are avid squash players and the husband, Nick, has be playing competition for years. I look after the squash at the gym and have had many pleasant encounters with them. I would not be classed as a close personal friend as we have no other contact than that.
They have, however, contributed much to the club by their presence and I have personally benefitted from their company.
It’s funny, but it’s only when you are about to lose something that you stop and really appreciate the value of that which is soon to depart. Life is a bit like that, isn’t it? We take so many things for granted that make significant contributions to our lives and sense of wellbeing. Perhaps we should celebrate our existing relationships and recognise their real value.
Today the wife of Glenn McGrath, recently retired Australian fast bowler passed away after a ten year battle with cancer. I cannot begin to appreciate his great loss and the grief in his heart at this time. I can only wish him well in his future life and suggest that he be grateful for the wonderful relationship he had. Many people never ever get to experience love in their lives. At least he had that.
Live Well.
Ollie Lind
I never thought I will agree with this opinion, but you know I agree partially now.