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Quote: 'Never give up on life for your faith, hope, love, peace, joy and belief will see you through the many challenges and hurdles you will face.'

Today, as I sympathise with my girlfriends over the death of their incredible father, I am reminded of the phrase 'True Friendship - the bonds that tie forever.' I've been away from home for close on to 10 years yet I return as the prodigal friend welcomed to open arms and hearts. Their father treated everyone as his own child welcoming you into the family home. He adored his 3 daughters and smiled even through the hard times and pain with cancer. What struck me was the love they shared and memories. Isn't it great to have memories :-)

During this sadness, they receive a telephone call informing them that the Funeral Director who recently left their home had just been hijacked and badly beaten. Ironically, the policeman in the car behind her didn't get out to assist or even chase after the hijackers. When asked why he hadn't helped, his response was something like 'it's not my job, the foot patrol officers should have been here.' We couldn't help but laugh through this experience as it reminded us where we live! I however couldn't help but make the comparison to life. Through all the sadness there must also be gladness for as much as life interrupts there must be humour in it!

The day started out beautifully however by the time I left there were showers of blessing, a tribute to a very gentle soul and great dad. I experienced what true friendship meant which is rare yet here it wasn't a case of 'out of sight, out of mind.' They thought of me even though I was gone for a while and their father remembered me fondly. Their mom even had a broad smile when she came out of the mourning room and it was hugs and kisses. I will treasure these precious moments forever and am grateful I can be here for my girlfriends now.