Uncomfortably Numb

This earth is too small for all the souls that we love. There is much more room in Heaven. In order to introduce a new soul for us to love, we sometimes have to say goodbye to someone we already love.

I said goodbye to my namesake when I was five. In a scary and dysfunctional living environment you were my escape. I love you Linnie.
I said goodbye to my best friend when I was fifteen. In a lonely school environment, you were there to always be honest. I love you Seasons.
I said goodbye to my grandfather when I was seventeen. In a difficult relationship you gave me knowledge. I love you Hall.
I said goodbye to my cousin when I was nineteen. In a family full of cousins much older than me, our similar age connected us and a friendship grew. I love you Forever Young.
I said goodbye to my Granny on the last day of my 21st year. In this wild, crazy, scary world, you were my rock. I love you Grower of Violets.
I said goodbye to my brother when I was thirty two. In a world with few very close friends, you were my closest friend. I love you Drummerman.
I said goodbye to someone I never met last Christmas. I only knew you existed for what seemed like hours and you were gone. I loved you no less for never having seen you. I love you Raspberry.
I said goodbye to my father just a few days ago. I had lived for almost two decades before I ever sought comfort in your arms, but when I did, they were open and waiting for me. I love you Junior.

Although I miss all of these souls terribly and the love I had for them can never be replaced, I must remember that God has given me so many wonderful individuals in my life that I love and that love me. Though our time was short, I have been blessed to be a part of these people's lives.
Less than flippy,
Flop