My dear friend Sid died yesterday and the loss of his presence is already painful. However, I realize that life is so much more fulfilling when we have others who share the human adventure. Friends make the moments when we laugh together more enjoyable. They are there in moments when the pain of life threathens to shatter us.They are that rock solid island where we go to reveal who we truly are. They are the ones who know the weaknesses as well as the strengths and yet accept us for who we are. This wonderful gift of having someone care about us should never be taken for granted and today in a deeper way I understand how my friends daily enrich my life.