Just wanted to share something.
A few of you know my young assistant at work lost her Dad a mere month ago..... Today was her 22nd Birthday. I was so proud of her the way she handled herself with everyone at work, but privately with me she was a mess. We all had a morning tea for her (as everyone gets one) and of course I bought her a small gift.
The profound thing that came out was she said to me you know this is the very first time ever my Dad hasnt been around for my birthday..... Well that just bought tears to my eyes and we hugged...... I said to her ah but this is the first birthday that dad is watching you from above.... She has to make the terrible journey tomorrow to NSW (family is from there) and take his ashes with her Mum.... She is very sceptical about that too as she feels she has moved forward a little and now taking a big step back.... so mature for a 22year old as well. She is so brave and yet so vulnerable
Her comment to me was (even thought I am her boss as well as her friend ) with friends support both work and outside work friends it does help you ease the pain and suffering a little......
So just goes to show support from friends is vital. Hang onto your friends hug them and cherish them tell them how you need them as you never know when you might need one yourself. A friend that is.
Thanks for listening
Parky x
4 comments:
{{{{{hugs}}}}} for your friend Parky. I know exactly what she is going through. It was my 17th birthday that was the firstone without my dad, that was hard, and they dont really get any easier no matter how long its been
Luv
TD xoxox
So glad you were able to be there for her. She needs friends like you.
Hugs to you to because it hurts for you too.
Lynn, you know how much you meant to your young friend/co-worker. In the times when it gets hard, she will look back at what you have said and draw on these words of friendship and comfort.
You are such a gorgeous lady, and I am so proud to call you my friend!!!
Mawhhhh thanks girls for your kind comments.
You are all very special to me
Parky
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