So long, Saby!

For the most part, people who come into my life always go out. With the exception of family and a few close friends, I have pretty much resigned myself to the knowledge that that's just the way it is in my life. I've grown to accept it, almost the degree of it being "unhealthy" because I don't let many people all that close to me.

Saby Sarkar is an exception. I met Saby while I was working at Scooter's Coffeehouse. He walked in with a briefcase and gave a smile that had all the markings of a mischievous little boy. At the time I met him, Paul was getting ready to go to Nepal and India for the first time and we had been trying to figure out as much as the culture as we could. After a short time of talking, Saby told me I certainly had to meet his brother, Ami.

I made Saby his tea and a short while later, Paul came in to the coffeehouse. I told him about my meeting with Saby and that he needed to go talk to him. From there, a friendship formed between all of us that is one of the closest friendships I hold to my heart.

Over time, we've done a few things with Saby and his brother, Ami. They are incredible cooks and even more incredible hosts. Not only are they brilliant, but they are also humble and extremely generous and genuine. Both brothers are people whom I will never forget and who have certainly changed my life. Because of their friendship, they have also introduced Paul and I to MANY new friends from a variety of different backgrounds and cultures, something that Paul and I absolutely LOVE!

Saby is moving to Boston tomorrow morning and last night we saw him for the "last" time. Even though most people seem to come and go in my life, Saby will remain there forever, regardless of time or space. Of all the people in my life, Saby certainly holds a very special place in my heart. I'll miss him greatly, I wish him the very best and I hope to be able to hang out with him again in India someday!