I sometimes always complain that I don't have friends.
Let me rephrase that. I DO have friends just not many that I can call and say let's go do something.
I used to feel like I was the one doing the calling.
Then I would see my friends out with their other friends but I wouldn't get invited.
What is wrong with this picture?
I would think to myself....If I wanted to have a friend, I would want to have me as a friend.
I'm genuine, I'm honest, I love people. I try really hard to see the good in others (of course I am not perfect). So what is wrong with me that I am not included?
Well no matter. I have the very most special BEST FRIEND in the whole wide world and I am lucky enough to be married to him.
But a girl DOES need friends.
Over the years I can say that I have few special friends. I will share a few with you today.
No we might not go to lunch or the movies and all that stuff but we do click
(not in the clicky sort of way).
(not in the clicky sort of way).
Long time friend:
Audrey and I would mourn with one another.
We would share our heart breaks over our children.
We would rejoice in their accomplishments.
We would cheer each other on in our own lives.
We wouldn't see each other for awhile but pick right back up to where we left off.
Sister friend:
She is the sister I never had.
She so understands me before I even speak.
She is such a great confidant and dependable.
She makes me laugh with her quick wit.
We now live miles apart but she is closest to my heart!
She sends me cards like this and asks "Which one do you want to be?"
Laugh my guts out!
Pre-existence friend:
Susette and I knew each other in the pre-existence.
The moment we met we became fast friends.
Since I lost my dad she has been the one to laugh at my jokes.
She accepts me the way I am.
She even speaks the same "lango" that I speak.
Look-up-to-friend:
Jenny lives across the country from me.
I have never met her but she is such an inspiration to me.
She is so talented and creative.
She is so caring and I hope to meet her someday.
She sends me cards and she hasn't even MET me!
So what kind of friend am I?
What can I do to let others know that I care about them?
Well, I will work on it this week because when you don't have sisters....
A girl NEEDS friends!!
6 comments:
Ahhh this is super precious♥ I truly believe we were pre-existence friends too. If you could just get your little booty a little closer to my house we would never have a problem going out and doing girl things. Sigh.....
YOU are a TRUE friend! And thank GOODness for technology... we can be great friends even without meeting in person (yet).
XO
I am a loyal person, and that has both helped and hurt me in the friendship area of my life. It is nice to hear of the women who have meant so much to you over the years (and miles)!
Very interesting.
I think you are a great friend.
I don't have a sister either, but I have had the opportunity to have great women in my life that fill that.
Hey you! I'm sure glad you called me your long-time friend and not your "old" friend! Cuz then you would be in big trouble, miss! I feel so honored be be counted in your list of friends! And, I think we should go to lunch!
That was a sweet post. I think many times I have had the same feelings as you expressed. I AM SURE you would be a wonderful friend (or I wouldn't be blogging with ya,...tee,hee)
Friendships are special gifts I think.
I also wonder if life is just so freaking busy for many of us, that it consumes us....and we don't leave us enough room for nourishing friendships.
I have found , however, that the OLDER I get, the less actual friendships I have...regarding #.
I am more settled into myself, and my children and grandchildren and other family members take up a lot of my time..and emotional energy.
BUT...GOSH DANG IT. A girl DOES need a friend. Having moved up here, away from my family and am sorely lacking in the friend department. Living in the country adds to that lonliness. Thank heavens I have my one best friend an hour away from me. (she and I were best friends in High School, and picked right up where we left off. It was through HER brother, that I met my husband)
We do lots together as a couple.
Otherwise, I'd probably loose my mind.
I guess...........if I'd get active in my ward, I'd meet more people and have a bigger social network, but I haven't done that as of yet.
my goodness.....this got kinda wordy didn't it.
Well, you must be a good friend to have read all the way through this comment.
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