Saying Good-Bye

I feel like I've been saying good-bye to Layne a little bit at a time. He's not the same guy he used to be. Our relationship has change. I need to adjust. I truly believe that much of life is about finding a new normal. I have a blog about that and that could easily be its own post on this blog.

This is who I've said good-bye to so far:
the worker that provided for our family.
the man I have been intimate with for the past 18 years.
the runner I would anticipate crossing the finish line of a race.
the servant that did whatever he could to help others.
the handyman that took care of the yard and repairs of the house.
the boyfriend I would look forward to going on dates with each week.
the fellow restaurant patron that could taste a favorite dish and replicate it at home.
the tough guy that made me nervous when hearing about mountain biking adventures.
the father that took the time to be with and help his kids.
the brilliant mind that helped to engineer medical devices.
the consumer that was able to find the best deal.
the creative financial problem solver that has kept us out of debt.
the patient that has always been able to take care of his own physical needs.
the friend that loved playing games (board/card) with family, friends, and co-workers.

He still is:
an example to others.
one who shares his testimony.
a fighter.

He always will be:
my eternal companion.