Friends

I am super lucky to have a cache of amazing friends.  That has been even more evident the last few months.  I’ve had some LIFE happening. Got laid off from my job (more on this fun time later) had some health issues with my Mom, adjusting to a “new normal” there and I have a teenage son… that may be the most challenging of all LOL.  What has been amazing is the amount of much support I have had. Friends I have not spoken to in years, reaching out & checking in to see how they can help.  It has been so great to reconnect with these “golden” friends.   They make my life a better place.  I am so grateful for all of them.

What has become very apparent to me is the value in these friendships. I think maybe I have taken them for granted the last few years.  I feel like I have ignored the importance of maintaining/nurturing those relationships.  I know life is busy for all of us and we don’t have time to spend with everyone on a regular basis.  But the super cool thing about the internet… yah, you can send a quick email or a text or a Face Book message or all the bazillions of other ways to connect, say hi, let someone know you are thinking about them or checking in, find out what is going on in their lives.  I have been very thankful for this lately.

So whether it’s an old “golden” friend, one of those that knows where are the bodies are buried, or a newer friend, connected by kiddos or work, take a moment to nurture thost friendships.  They are precious.