I made a new friend in 2012. He is called- L.
He has been the best thing about this year and will remain to be a special part of my life for years to come I hope.
I met L at work in Sutton Coldfield. I had commented many a time to colleagues of this polite Policeman who would email me for uniform orders- his good manners standing out like a little ray of sunshine in a job that can sometimes come with little thanks. I think I had probably met him once or twice during the admin side of my initial induction at Sutton, however it's only when he was working down the corridoor from me that I really got to know him. My office had a fair bit of banter with their office and over many practical jokes, after-work pub drinks and blu-tak figurines- we got to know each other, and I instantly knew I'd found a friend.
My instinct told me very early on that I would get on very well with L. He is open, warm, friendly, generous and forgiving. He has a genuine, kind heart and his support, patience and affection were my crutches during a difficult an emotional time in my life this year. I have confided in him, cried to him, shared hugs and many laughs and although I've not even known him a year, I would feel lost without him in my life.
He likes words- I like pictures. He calls me Sarahphim. He calls me bossy and says I have a temperament like the Incredible She-Hulk. He knows I can be grumpy, that I'm opinionated, challenging and headstrong, our views differ on many things, yet he's made me feel respected, loved, nurtured and less alone, at a time when I felt anything but.
I know in L, I have found a true friendship that I never ever want to lose.
To my best friend L, I love you more than you know and I thank you.
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