Six Years Ago

Today, it has been six years since I lost my best pal, DD.

I can't say that I miss her any less with the passage of time. I've also come to the realization that I will never get over that loss. No one could ever take her place. God definitely broke the mold after making her.

I think she may have known, somewhere deep inside, that she would not get the opportunity to grow old. She loved living and never took it for granted. Even after all the heart-wrenching experiences she survived during her short life, she was never bitter. She still wanted to live every moment--the good, the bad, and the ugly. Her favorite toast was "L'chei-im!" To life!

Here's to you, my dearest friend.

I raise my glass in your honor.

L'chei-im!