Losing a Best Friend

ellebud
Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:47:50 +0000

My daughter had a best friend from the time she was two. Their friendship survived different schools, the divorce and than the death of her father, a cross country move by the friend. My daughter, very social, had a group of friends, but always had her “best” friend. Last year we went to visit the best friend as a surprise to the friend. We all had a great time. Then we returned home…they talked daily…and then other friend started school. Nothing…didn’t respond…didn’t talk…didn’t Facebook. My stoic daughter said nothing, until yesterday. She said, casually, “I have another best friend. And it is fine.” But it has taken 4 months silence for her to talk to me. (I was very aware.) They will always remember each other…and someday be friends again because there was no disagreement. But for now…it’s over.