Lessons we learn ... along this journey (Life).
I recall a time when I shared with Foong Yin "Life is a journey, not a destination" (a quote which struck me greatly while we were watching the movie 'Anna & The King' by Jodie Foster & Chow Yuen Fatt).
How true it is, we've discovered and yet continually discovering (over & over again...)
Friends whom He sends, to walk with us.
Thank you for being there during my darkest & scariest moments, Sheila.
This poem by Veronica A. Shoffstall is dedicated to you.
"After a while you learn
The subtle difference between holding a hand and chaining a soul
And you learn that love doesn't mean leaning and company doesn't always mean security.
And you begin to learn
That kisses aren't contracts and presents aren't promises
And you begin to accept your defeats with your head up and your eyes ahead with the grace of a woman not the grief of a child
And you learn
To build all your roads on today because tomorrow's ground is too uncertain for plans
And futures have a way of falling down in mid flight
After a while you learn
That even sunshine burns if you get too much
So you plant your own garden and decorate your own soul instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers
And you learn
That you really can endure
That you are really strong and you really do have worth
And you learn and you learn with every good bye, you learn"
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