It is no secret that I thrive on the friendships that I’ve been lucky to have bestowed upon me. I even have a whole category devoted to those friends. I’ve had some hiccups over the years, yes, but haven’t we all? Us humans are hopeful yet cautious, trusting yet guarded, flawed but authentic. We try to make our way through the web of relationships within our reach and sometimes get tangled along the way.
Last week was a bit of a shake-up for me, friend-wise, but it was also a good reminder that I have so many good people who choose to trust me with their friendship and who come to my side without hesitation. It was an affirmation that the people that I choose to trust, for the most part, are deserving of that trust. I have an extra dose of thankful going on.
I stopped at my mailbox yesterday and opened it to see a parcel from my friend Hillary. She has sent me mixed CD’s in the past, for my birthday and to just encourage me, and she done gone and did it again.
I have a family that I love (and am in love with) and friends both here in town and whom I’ve met online (and also, in person) who have made my life richer that the awkward eighth-grader in me I ever thought was possible.
I’m feeling particularly thankful and schmoopy and whatnot but, hey. I can’t help it. Thank you for being a friend.*
*I couldn’t help but throw the Golden Girls theme song out there, what with my advanced age and all.
hehe… you said ‘schmoopy’
What would life be without our girls, hmmm? Glad you’ve got a good bunch of ‘em.
.-= Jennifer Kirk´s last blog ..An after-the-wedding shoot with Casey & Tony =-.
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Friends make life so much better, don’t they?
I love mix tapes- we just moved into our new house and I made a mix of all songs I could think of, new and old, with the word “home” in the title. Great fun!
Thank goodness for the internet- one of the best ways to keep in touch with friends far away.
.-= Ninabi´s last blog ..Day 6 of 30 days Something I hope never to do =-.
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I love the Golden Girls song. Actually I kind of loved the show too.
Friends come and go and sometimes hurt too, but those that stay are worth their weight in gold. Glad you have some great ones!
.-= Kami’s Khlopchyk´s last blog ..Better Late than Never =-.
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How sweet! I spy alot of good songs on that CD too!
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Friends a truly one of God’s greatest blessings, following children and family.
.-= Ashley´s last blog ..Please pass the Chips =-.
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Friends + Mail = AWESOME
We’re lucky when we’ve found people who love us even when we can’t love ourselves or who will tell us the truth even if it might sting. I had a bit of a run in with a friend this past week and while it hurt, it also helped me feel more appreciative that I have people in my life who care enough to show up for me.
.-= Sizzle´s last blog ..Finding the Good in the Bad =-.
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Schmoopy is okay! Thank YOU for being such a wonderful friend
You rock, lady.
.-= hillary´s last blog ..Downtown Vancouver Digging Through Your Bag Ripping Out The Pages Of The Local Music Mag =-.
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I am so glad that you are my friend!! What is it now, 3 or 4 years? I hope we do get to meet on earth … but if not, we’ll totally get together and chat in heaven. Often!
.-= Hannah´s last blog ..C25K =-.
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friends are the awesomeness of life.
.-= Domestic Extraordinaire´s last blog ..Flashback Friday-Get Your Mind Out of the Gutter Edition =-.
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What a nice friend!
.-= Danica´s last blog ..Presents =-.
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I *love* packages from friends! And also, now I have that song in my head. The Across the Universe version.
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Advanced Age? Spare me please silly girl!
I consider myself lucky that the internet allows me a wee window into the lives of you and your beautiful family.
Love & hugs from the far flung cousin.
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