Letting go

I guess life is like a series of cycles of new encounters, forming a bond, and then letting go. Some with longer cycles than others. There are continuous waves of new reality that one must get used to throughout life. For example, family members are there from birth and remain a family member thru death. The relationship may change and even be absent at times. But there is this constant understanding that they can be called upon no matter what. Sometimes our friends are our family. I've started to change my perspective on that...if you're lucky enough to find a friend that you can categorize as family, hold on to them. And fight for that rare friendship. Never let the other fight for it alone. Cherish that friendship for as long as you have it cuz u don't know when it may be gone...I'll just leave it at that...