~:[CH6 - Day 112]:~ The Foundation

~:[CH6 - Day 112]:~ The Foundation

As I peered over the city, I saw a place of great memories, but also a place of failure, of disappointment, of love lost, and a place where many have hit rock bottom. Life is a challenge and it doesn't always give off the vibrant colors of flowers and the sky is not always blue. More and more as I have had time to ponder life itself on this trip, the disappointments through the weekend were expected, the revelations to myself were at times painful, and the struggles at times were all too real. However, despite life putting up such a difficult challenge for us all, we have a foundation that I knew existed all along, but it can be refreshing when you are minded that this foundation exists. For those who have spent years building up this foundation, you will find that even in the toughest of moments spread across all this territory, it will hold you up, no matter what weight falls upon you. It will keep the sky blue and the flowers as vibrant as ever. As each time a challenge arose, it was the words and support of a friend who helped me keep my life stable whether it be a shoulder to cry on, a helping hand or even just an ear to listen to what you have to say. You may not realize it, but each and every day, you add to this foundation when you take care of your friends, when you send them a random caring text, give them a big hug, or spend time with them, even if you say nothing at all. As I ventured around the city and reconnected with friends this weekend, I saw how every ounce of effort put into building a foundation was worth it and I hope that my friends know that I will be there as a foundation for them as well. A city built on sand will soon disappear, but one where the time and energy is built on a foundation that is ready to withstand the test of time, will last a lifetime. I sometimes wonder how I am so lucky to have friends who are so caring, selfless, and loving, but then, I don't think I should waste my time wondering, as I need to use all of that energy providing those same things to my friends as well. As while at times I have fallen prey to the challenges of life, whenever I fall, I am comforted to know that there will be someone there to catch me. Likewise, to you my friends, I will be waiting to the day I can be the foundation you need in this challenging world in which we live.