Friendships

Lately I've been thinking how much I love and appreciate my girlfriends. I have some different groups of girlfriends, all of which I love and enjoy: family, church, school, neighborhood, bookclub.... All of these women have touched my life, made me a better woman, wife, and mother. I admire them all, whether younger or older than me, I can learn from each one. Supportive during trauma and stress. Trusting with inner thoughts and confessions. An ear to listen to my thoughts, hearts to empathize with me, brains to think, challenge, and debate with me, arms to hug and catch me with, and legs and feet to kick me in the _ _ _ when I need it. (I was thinking of the word "bum" - what were you thinking?)
One of my closest friends moved away about a year ago. Since that time, I think of her daily, call her weekly (because calling daily is a little obsessive - isn't it?) and thoroughly miss her. Because of her move, I've started to take notice of the women in my life that I adore. If you're one of my close friends, and you're reading this, "thank you" from the bottom of my heart. I follow your paths, take your advice, admire your strength, and most of all appreciate your time and love that you sacrifice for our friendship. I hope I provide for you the amazing friendship that you provide for me.

Cathy

I'm laughing just thinking about the way MSH would roll his eyes about the "mushyness" of this post:)

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