I met a lady years ago, only twice, but she has stayed in my mind until she died at 97 years of age, a week ago. I asked myself why did she stay with me all these years. She was one of those people who are just so lovely and good. She wasn't bitter when she could have been, wasn't angry, wasn't a gossip, mean, or hard to talk to. She just was a really kind, loving, forgiving person. When you meet someone and you have an instant connection and feel like this person is a friend, cherish the time. Learn from the time you spend with them. They are like rare gems. I hope to be a rare gem. To cultivate those qualities in myself. To all my lovely rare gems on KS, I am grateful for you.
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- Posted by splain
- Jan 10, 2016
- Comments (9)
Readers Comments
jemimainjapan wrote: I'm sure you are a rare gem already, and that incredible woman saw you in that way. Friendship is such a gift. I hope you come across many more precious friends in your lifetime.
mindyjourney wrote: And you, my friend, are a lovely gem indeed. Still with me is that brief meet of a stanger on a park bench, who gave me her listening ear...never saw her again, but the gift she gave is still here <3.
Brindlegirl wrote: You know. That is exactly what life is all about. To leave our mark and stamp on this earth and those we love. Not about what we gain, achieve or end up having. Beautiful share. Thank you xox
mish wrote: Spot on eith this, Splain. And agree with Mindy, you ARE a lovely rare gem â¤ï¸
savraj wrote: Thankyou for your beautiful inspiration, rare gem of ours 💖
leoladyc728 wrote: that has happened to me too. We meet people who touch us and they are forever in our hearts
pluto178 wrote: Someone asked me recently why I stuck with her...........I told her the answer.......she cried...........I bet your friend got much more from you than you are giving yourself credit for.......I would stick around in your company too............x
terre wrote: Nice thoughts. Thank you. And there are many rare gems here at KS. Cheers to all of them!
kjoyw wrote: Agree with all, that you are a rare KS gem! That woman had so many wonderful qualities? She seems to have been a gem, as well. Lucky for you to have met her.
