Friends - what a blessing they are! They sweeten the joy, lift a burden, bolster your courage, share our pride in accomplishments, commiserate on the failures, help us to laugh at ourselves, extend a hand when we fall, and enrich our lives. Of course, there are friends and then there are friends. My friend BJ (Bobbie Jo) is the best example of a true friend that I've ever known in my life. I have known her and her family for 22 years now, and I know without question that I can call her for anything and she'll be right there. Her husband Walter is a perfect match for her, and he shares her with me without restrictions and is right beside her in supporting and loving me as their friend.
My friend Diane and her husband Steve are more recently-acquired friends but it was a good fit right from the start. They're great fun to be around, ready to set off on an excursion at the drop of a hat, and I cherish their friendship.
There are friends that have faded into the past, friends that have passed on, even friends that walked away, but I am grateful for the time that our lives touched and the lessons they taught me.
About Me
- Dianne
- Single artist, devourer of books, a native Southern Nevadan, 85% responsible adult, 10% silly 8-year-old, 5% whiner. I come from good pioneer stock of the cowboy kind, still looking for a gentleman cowboy of my own and trying to stay sane in this continually more-insane world.
2 comments:
Hi Dianne,
I'm loving your posts this week on the subject each day of something you are thankful for. Steve and I also cherish your friendship and are grateful that our paths in life have crossed. You certainly made my work days something to look forward to and I really miss all that we used to share during our otherwise boring jobs!
Have a wonderful holiday!
Diane
This is a great, concise post. I especially like your last line. (Also, I agree that my parents are perfect for each other!)
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