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The Reality of Goodbyes Saying goodbye might be one of the toughest things anyone has to do. The feeling of sadness seems to overwhelm you at points. It does not really matter the amount of time that that goodbye may last, but just the thought of that person leaving causes heartache to be even more evident. Then regret seems to make itself known, all the times that something could have been done or could have happened. Wasted. It leaves a feeling of despair, one that you wish would go away. People leaving will always be a constant in life. Everyone has their own path that they walk on, some may begin on the same path as yours and then the choices that are chosen may cause both of yours to differ. Just recently I had to say goodbye to a very good friend. He enlisted into the Navy and began bootcamp in a couple days. Walking up to the …show more content…
I never once believed that we would be friends, and now sitting here writing as tears flow down my face. I wish I had more time, more memories to make. I know it 's going to hurt, and I am probably going to continue to cry. Some people you meet could be a total coincidence and others it may be fate. People come and go, some making an impact on your life, while others just turn into a blur of lost memories.Whether we like it or not, it is reality that some people will leave, even though you never wanted to let them go.
Saying goodbye never gets easier, no matter how many times you say it. I learned that goodbye is always more than just that. Goodbye holds so much meaning, it comes from the phrase God be with you, a farewell, but not a lonely one. Everything happens for a reason, even though you wish you know that reason. Never take the time you have for granted, because one day something may happen, and you 'll want more time, but it can 't be reversed. Life is full of ups and downs, glasses that are half empty and half full, and choices. Make every second count, no matter how small it may

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