One of the things that makes me happy is spending time with my friends. Yet, it’s one of the things that gets dropped out of my crazy-busy work-family-miscellaneous-stuff life schedule. Every time I have the chance to spend time with friends, I realize that I need to make that time more of a priority in my life.
All of my friends have busy lives of their own so I get that it’s tough to get together schedule-wise. And I know it’s not for lack of trying. I have emails and text messages about trying getting together. I’ve got dates on the calendar. But, often something like kids, work or other “life issues” will get in the way.
My kids and I often talk about having “BFF’s” and they ask if you can you have more than one (other than your siblings, of course – yea, they are not buying that right now!). My response is, “Yes!” Lives take different paths and you can have many BFF’s. Moreover, it is ok and normal for them to come in and out of your life at various times.
So to all my friends out there, here’s why I love and miss you:
1. You are always there for me. You laugh with me and cry with me.
2. You accept and love me for who I am. You are not in my life expecting me to change for you.
3. You tell me the truth about my actions, whether I like it or not.
4. I know your advice is not for some ulterior motive.
5. You so easily bring a smile to my face when I’m sad.
6. You let me share my deepest darkest secrets and I know you will never tell anyone.
7. You listen to me when I need it the most.
8. You are sad at my failures and happy at my successes.
9. I never feel lonely when I am talking to or with you.
10. Even if I don’t talk with you for months, I still know you are there for me at a moments notice.
I’m reminded of the chorus to one of my favorite songs by Bill Withers:
Lean on me, when you’re not strong
And I’ll be your friend.
I’ll help you carry on.
For it won’t be long,
Till I’m gonna need
Somebody to lean on.
To all my friends: Although I don’t see or talk with you as often as I would like – I know you are there for me if I need a shoulder and I am always here for you too – to lean on me!
Tell your friends why they are special and important to you in your busy and crazy life!
Have a great start to your weekend!
theyearof50 