Tears...

My dear friend, Irena, just left our house and I am in tears because it was likely our last time seeing each other. (She had planned to have breakfast with us today or coffee later but her 3 year old is sick and her pre-teen son was at the hospital all evening long yesterday because a school-mate sprayed some type of cleaner in his eyes). Tonight is our last night in the house, which is just some 50 yards from Irena's apartment, and we will stay in company housing until we fly out Sunday morning. Irena took off a beautiful necklace from around her neck and handed it to me to remember her by. I was very moved by the gesture and even more so when she told me I was one of the best friends she has ever met. I'm really going to miss her.