A Difficult Time

I have tried to post many times, but have found it too difficult. The last several weeks have been so hard both emotionally and physically. My work load at my job multiplied in a very short period time, with project deadlines looming. I take my job very personally, and often times find myself lying awake at night, unable to sleep, worrying about one thing or another.
During this time, I also found out that a dear, childhood friend was very ill. She ultimately lost her valiant battle with cancer and passed away last week. I have been so sad, trying to come to terms with many things. Losing my friend so young (she was only 48 and with young children) is a tragedy in it's self. My heart goes out to my friend's husband and family, my thoughts and prayers are with them constantly.
I'm also dealing with guilt. I had not seen my friend for almost a year. How I wish that I had called and been in contact with her. I did not know she was ill again, I should have known, a good friend would have known.
A lesson to be learned....if you have a family member or friend that you have not called, written, or had contact with in a while, get in contact with them. Let them know how much they mean to you, let them know how much you love them and care for them. Don't let so much time pass, that one day you just run out of time.