It wasn't until the farewell was said that I realized how much a part of me you have become.

It wasn't until the good-bye was whispered that I realized you were really leaving this time.

It wasn't until the embrace was over that I realized how much I am going to miss you.

It wasn't until you turned away that I realized tears were rolling down my cheeks.

It wasn't until you left that I realized one hug was too quick and not enough.

It wasn't until the next day that I realized this was all too soon and the empty feeling was still settling in.

It wasn't until you have moved on that I realized all that I have learned from you.

It wasn't until now that I realized good-byes are sad, yet they make the reunion that much sweeter.

It wasn't until this instant that I realized loving a friend is learning to let go.

It wasn't until this moment that I realized this love will never die because you and I are bound in the love of our Lord and Saviour, Christ Jesus.

Set those goals,

Dream those dreams,

Reach for the stars,

& Never give up!