I have been so blessed in life to have some of the most wonderful friends a girl could ask for, and the past few days have been a reminder to me of how lucky I am to have them all in my life.
On Saturday I spent a morning at the pool with one of the best friends I've ever had--someone who has been like family to me for almost 15 years (giiiiiiiirl, we are getting OLD!). We have shared so much together and she knows things about me that no one else knows (and I hope she never decides to blackmail me). I'm so grateful to have someone in my life that I trust so deeply and with whom I have so much history. It's a blessing, really.
On Sunday I had brunch and caught a movie with a relatively new girlfriend--we've known each other only 4 years. But in that time we've found much in common and have learned from and supported each other. It's reminded me that it's never too late in life to find a good friend.
Tonight I gathered with four women who have become some of my dearest friends. We worked together. Together, we have given blood, sweat and tears to the tiny little non-profit organization that we all came to care so much about. And we shared a single-seater bathroom. Come on--you can't get much more intimate than that. I bonded with these girls like no other co-workers I've ever had, even though we're all so different (and yet so alike). It just works. And I'm so glad it does...and I feel so fortunate to have them.
And now I look forward to a special getaway with another precious friend who has been by my side for almost 20 years (can you believe it!?). For the first time since I've been married we are planning a weekend for just the two of us, and I'm so looking forward to it. She is another member of my extended family, and I can't imagine my life without her. We have both been through some intensely rough times in our lives in the past few years, and this is our chance to step away from it all and have the kind of fun together that used to be routine for us. I'm counting the days.
So this is just my post in honor of girlfriends. What a special thing it is to be surrounded by women like this.
Men must be so jealous.
2 comments:
Too sweet! I feel the same way. I am so thankful God continually places special friends in our lives. (I have been blessed by sharing the toilet with you too!!)
I know that I am jealous! They get to see you and I don't!!!! Love you still, though!
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