She
by Kym on August 18, 2009
A tribute to a friend who is moving away…
She is a tree. Life giver. Storm shelter. Shade from the oppressive heat. She is rooted deeply yet sways. Dances. The soft rustle of her movements is calming. She brings peace. She teaches through being. Her very existence is an inspiration.
She is firm. Resolute. She is no pretender. No seeker of glory. She yearns to be more than she is. Better. Yet in her there is something, a spiritual radiance, that shines forth and bathes in a warm glow all who are blessed to know her. She is kind. Yielding and accepting. She tolerates in others even those qualities that are in direct contrast with the very soul of her. She knows what it is to love and how to make that love a gift.
More than friend. Kindred spirit. Soul sister. Heart’s haven. Mind’s reprieve. Joy teacher. Life lover. Nurturer to oh so many. Laugher. Singer. Dancer. Mother. Teacher.
Oh that there were more such trees to seek shelter under. More such friends. And oh the sweetness of knowing her, and the bitter sorrow of being parted as she moves on to plant her deep roots in hopefully more fertile soil.
May you thrive there, Jenn. And may our sorrow at parting pass quickly as we anticipate joyful reunions, and the sweetness that will be your life in your new home.
16 comments
Beautiful! I’m crying.
by Eowyn on August 18, 2009 at 6:29 am. #
Beautiful! We shall all miss her sweet spirit! :D Great blog post. :D
by Candace on August 18, 2009 at 6:36 am. #
What a lovely tribute to a friend. I hope someone somewhere thinks so well of me.
by Melanie J on August 18, 2009 at 7:17 am. #
I’m not sure who Jenn is, but she sounds like an amazing person.
by Melissa on August 18, 2009 at 7:51 am. #
That is so nice of you to write about me like that. Oh wait, my name’s not Jenn. Darn.
by Stephanie on August 18, 2009 at 8:41 am. #
beautiful! very moving! i could read writing like this all day.
by Megs on August 18, 2009 at 8:54 am. #
that was lovely. what a great tribute!
by Becca on August 18, 2009 at 9:04 am. #
k…I am moved beyond words…Kim….wow….I think my keyboard might go on the fritz now…tears and tech don’t mingle so well.
so much love…so many more moments to be shared. I can’t wait to hug you….only a few more hours?
xo
jenn
by Jenn on August 18, 2009 at 9:08 am. #
OK, I thought that this was a eulogy of sorts. Glad to see Jenn is still alive and kicking!
by Kristina P. on August 18, 2009 at 9:39 am. #
Beautiful. I hope I can be a version of that “she.” I’m working on it.
by Erin on August 18, 2009 at 10:45 am. #
Beautiful my friend. Reunions are wonderful things.
by Jaina on August 18, 2009 at 11:00 am. #
So beautifully stated. I love every word. I’ve sought shelter under the lovely branches of similar friends. And felt that ache when they’re uprooted. But these kinds of friends? The real ones? The true ones? Stay in touch.
by charrette on August 18, 2009 at 12:26 pm. #
That is exactly the kind of person I want to be.
by JustRandi on August 18, 2009 at 12:33 pm. #
What a great tribute to your friend. Oh, to be thought of like that. Have you known each other for long?
by Kazzy on August 18, 2009 at 7:41 pm. #
wow. she is blessed to have you as a friend.
by An Ordinary Mom on August 24, 2009 at 1:31 pm. #
Wow! What a friend you are to publish such a heart-felt tribute. I stand in awe.
by Kathi Oram Peterson on August 26, 2009 at 9:53 am. #