I'm thankful for my friends. I may not have many, but the three I have I wouldn't trade for the world. These two women brighten my day, lift me up when I'm down, and give me great advice. I have plenty of friends that are on the surface, but these three know the nitty gritty of me, they've always accepte me and my faults. Always given me love when I needed it, or just a really good laugh. We don't have to talk everyday for our relationships to work, and they are always understanding when I couldn't find the time to call.
My first friend has been in my life since we were eight, I'll never forget walking into third grade being the new girl and her jumping at the chance to show me around, if she hadn't I don't know where we'd be. We may not be super close now, but if either of us needs the other we have always dropped what we are doing without even being asked, and lended a hand. I know we will grow old and still have each other. Our weekly phone calls are always funny, and she will always set me straight when I'm "being a rug, don't take anythig lying down, you're better than that" I swear it comes out of her mouth a lot. She was my first friend. I love her crudeness, and her sense of humor. I'm glad she's in my life after teeny three years.
My second friend moved away a year ago, and keeping in touch has been tricky. I love that we can pick up right where we left off, or that we each "know" when the other needs us. It took a long time for me to let her in, her patience, kindess, and un-ending love pushed through and I'm glad it did. She always provides me with love, she always points out my accomplishments. She gives me strength when I don't have any, and snuggles me when I need a hug. She is the mom I want to be, so caring and kind, she treats everyone the same. I believe we are connected on a deeper level. We met when she moved next door to my parents house, and I always wonder what would have happened if she never stopped 10 years ago to ask the 9 month pregnant whale on the side of the road, what there was to do in town. Our kids loved each other and we've often planned Sierra, and ben's wedding. I miss her greatly but cherish our talks even more now, we always called them our therapy sessions, she's way beyond a therapist for sure.
And my last friend is saved for last. She has a special place in my heart. We get each other, I love her sarcastic sense of humor, and she understands my sensitivity. You wouldn't know it, but she's more sensitive than me. I love how she plays "devils advocate" and will always say it like it is. She keeps me grounded, and always gives me a good laugh, or can relate to me in a way that most people can't. I love our morning talks, and that our kids adore each other, each of my girls have a soft spot for "buddy". She has been there for me in some of the worst times over the past few years, and always listened. She has a kind heart, sometimes too generous, but that's why I love her. She teaches me, and helps me in more ways than I think she knows. Again I wonder what would have happened had I not called her four years ago, I'm so thankful to her for being my friend.
I may not have lots of friends I would trust with my life, but these ladies have stuck it out with me through thick and thin. I don't like calling them my best friends because that implies that others are not as loved, they are my dear friends. I'm thankful for our girl talks, and for each one of you. Thank you for supporting me, loving me, and putting up with me.
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