It seems the older I get, the harder it is to find good friends. Or to know which ones were good to begin with. Sure people come and go in your life and that's just part of growing up. But your true friends should always be around. Its getting easier to spot which ones are worth keeping, and which are not. Isnt that so sad? It makes me sad that some of my "friends" seem to care less that I have a new baby. Something so precious and joyful and huge in my life should be celebrated not ignored. Oh well, time to "cut the cord" I guess.
I was pleasantly surprised when last Thursday, my friend Sheila from work came over for a visit. She was so excited to meet Ryan she could hardly stand it. In traditional Sheila style, she got lost coming over and ended up in Bloomfield . I should have known better when my last words to her over the phone were " I'm less than a tenth of a mile off the highway, theres no way you can get lost!" Damn it, I bet I didn't knock on wood! Anyway, she came all the way from Marlborough, CT just to meet my baby. As if that werent enough, she came with flowers and then made us a fabulous dinner which included the best chicken parm I have ever tasted, salad, and her famous red, white and blue blueberry dessert. Steve and I had a really nice visit with her, though I was a little afraid she might try and take Ryan under her coat and sneak him out! It wasn't a forced visit like she felt she had to come over and make an appearance. She was truly excited to meet my baby and very happy for our family. She's missed me at work. Shes genuine. Not fake. what a nice gesture. That means a lot to me.
This is just one example of friendship. Thanks to all the people who have come over, brought gifts, sent cards or flowers, calls or emails, and those that have offered to help out. You all really do mean a lot to me, as does your kindness.
My point? You don't have to bring me gifts or flowers (although that can never hurt..LOL) to impress me. We dont have to see each other on a regular basis, or even talk on the phone once a week. Just be a good friend. Be genuinely interested in my life. Be there for me during my highs and lows. Let me know you care. Isnt that what everyone thinks friendships should be like?
I was pleasantly surprised when last Thursday, my friend Sheila from work came over for a visit. She was so excited to meet Ryan she could hardly stand it. In traditional Sheila style, she got lost coming over and ended up in Bloomfield . I should have known better when my last words to her over the phone were " I'm less than a tenth of a mile off the highway, theres no way you can get lost!" Damn it, I bet I didn't knock on wood! Anyway, she came all the way from Marlborough, CT just to meet my baby. As if that werent enough, she came with flowers and then made us a fabulous dinner which included the best chicken parm I have ever tasted, salad, and her famous red, white and blue blueberry dessert. Steve and I had a really nice visit with her, though I was a little afraid she might try and take Ryan under her coat and sneak him out! It wasn't a forced visit like she felt she had to come over and make an appearance. She was truly excited to meet my baby and very happy for our family. She's missed me at work. Shes genuine. Not fake. what a nice gesture. That means a lot to me.
This is just one example of friendship. Thanks to all the people who have come over, brought gifts, sent cards or flowers, calls or emails, and those that have offered to help out. You all really do mean a lot to me, as does your kindness.
My point? You don't have to bring me gifts or flowers (although that can never hurt..LOL) to impress me. We dont have to see each other on a regular basis, or even talk on the phone once a week. Just be a good friend. Be genuinely interested in my life. Be there for me during my highs and lows. Let me know you care. Isnt that what everyone thinks friendships should be like?
2 comments:
Amen!! And yes, that's what friends should do, just be there and care. I am very honored to be in your life!
You are so right. Funny thing about Sheila, she is one of the few that write to me at work and have kept in touch.She is a good friend to have. She does some crazy things some times "thats just Sheila" You gotta love her. Its nice that she came by. She is one of the best cooks I know. Any way how about more pictures.
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