Is It Really the Past?

I have always believed the people we run across in life and the experiences we have happen for a reason. It's just really hard to decipher what that reason is. Sometimes I wonder if I have missed the point on some of these events. Could it be possible there is a second chance sometimes? I am bothered by the fact that I often feel more in touch with people who are 800 miles away than I do with people that live next door and call themselves family. Maybe it's easier now because I need them more than ever. You don't intend on starting a life somewhere that 10 years later you are as lonely as you've ever been. Who's fault? I believe it's a joint effort. No blames here. So to those of you whom I thought were in the past.. I'm really glad you are in the present. And to you that have made a point to remember me, thank you so much.