Now that seems to be a very simple statement, but the meaning it holds it probably zillion times heavier. How does it matter whether you are in touch or not? Good question but does that carry an equally good answer? Well may not be a good answer, but a sad answer.. It matters.. and that too sometimes painfully.
As we move on in life, we get to know a lot of people, but only a few tend to stick on. If we ignore the few as well, well.. then there is nothing more to be said here.
As someone who loves to be in touch with people, I have made the mistake of not being in touch with some of my once-close friends. And with that, I have lost some very good friends. LOST.. that s it.. there is no going back, because, I am guilty.. simple.. pure and simple.. I AM GUILTY of not being in touch with my friends.
When did this hit me? When I heard the news of a friend's wife's death, I was stunned. I got this news from another common friend. I felt guilty of not attending his wedding. I felt guilty of not being there for him when he would ve needed a friend the most. I felt guilty of not being able to call him and speak to him.
This made me email many of my other friends and start the being-in-touch process once again. I have missed another close friend's wedding, and another friend's maternity. But I will make up for this all.
I hope I get another chance.....and It doesnt hurt to be in touch... but it hurts very much not to be in touch......
and to Sandy...I know you are there as an angel watching over your husband... RIP my girl.
