I have been and am blessed in this life to have the most amazing circle of friends. And not just one or two – I have a bunch of friends that I know I can count on no matter what – through thick and thin and anything in-between.

I honestly don’t know how I got so lucky.

Today I picked Sheila up from the ferry at Gabriola Island and we spent most of the morning together and had lunch before I took her back. Tomorrow she goes back to Vancouver and home to the Koots after the New Year.

We walked in the park and talked and talked and hugged and exchanged huge love vibes.

Did I mention how lucky I am? I did? Well, let me repeat that.

I am lucky.

And so I shall simply spend the rest of the day loving my friends – and I count Simon among those. I may love him in many ways, but loving him as a friend – that’s extra special.

And it does my heart great good.