Reason, Season, or Lifetime

Someone who I thought was a dear friend has just cut me from her life with no explanation.  I'm still reeling...beyond hurt, and trying to understand.   I have to respect her decision, and in spite of the heartache I feel, I still believe that she is one of the kindest and most generous persons I've ever met, and I will always wish her and her family nothing but good things.  

I found this poem...and it helps.  A little.  Makes me feel very blessed that I have so many friendships that are LIFETIME, and yes, blessed that I have had the friends that I've needed for the REASONS and the SEASONS in my life.

When someone is in your life for a REASON,

it is usually to meet a need you have expressed.

They have come to assist you through a difficulty;

to provide you with guidance and support;

to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually.

They may seem like a godsend, and they are.

They are there for the reason you need them to be.

Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time,

this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end.

Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away.

Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand.

What we must realize is that our need has been met,
our desire fulfilled; their work is done.

The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

Some people come into your life for a SEASON,

because your turn has come to share, grow or learn.

They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh.

They may teach you something you have never done.

They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy.

Believe it. It is real. But only for a season.

LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons;

things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation.

Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person,

and put what you have learned to use 
in all other relationships and areas of your life.

It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.

-unknown