Friends
A popular quote says, "A friend is someone who knows all about you but likes you anyway" So the key to keeping friends is not to let them know too much about you.
First Friends
I made my very first friend when I was 5 years old. One day we had a disagreement and she came over to my side of the street and and printed "Vicki Lou Karn is a pig" in chalk. Ha! I crossed out Vicki Lou and printed "Susan Garvey" but left the pig part. My younger brother Terry ratted me out and so my Mom made me wash the sidewalk and apologize. I held a grudge against Susan Garvey for 52 years but last year we reconnected and now exchange birthday cards. However, on the back of each card to her I print in very tiny letters "Susan Garvey is still a pig"
Seasoned Friends
One of my remarkable friends is an 81 year old who has more energy in one day than I do in a week. Bob bikes over 50 miles a week, swims every day and is an inspiration to me by his faith, zest for life and willingness to experience every day as an adventure.
Fun-loving friends
Recently I had coffee with a wonderful friend who loves to laugh. When we left the coffee house after 1.5 hours of giggling, hee-hawing and chuckling two serious lap-top users actually cheered.
Sisters in the heart friends
Not long ago a friend sent me a card that read "what makes us family is found in the heart" and then she wrote something touching. My friend Bertha wants to bring me to tears just for fun and she succeeded. She is also the friend that gave me a framed picture of the two of us with the caption "Friends never go out of style" and then suggested we go shopping to update my wardrobe.
Friends Galore
This blog started to get way too long when I began to post about my BFF in Rochester, New York. In an upcoming post you will learn all about Professor GJ.
Tuesday's Tip
Call your friends today and tell them they are the bomb! If you want to gather them together for a group hug and to sing "Kumbyay" go for it! I am sure you can always make new friends. For me, just sharing a laugh and knowing my friends and I can count on each other is all I need.
A friend is someone who will share a lap lane with you and not pee! guess who?
ReplyDeleteI think friends are the people who you can fall out of contact with but can fall right back into the rhythm the next time you see them :-)
ReplyDeleteGood post:) Praying for you today:)
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