Friends

Everyone says, "I have many friends." But I think the my real number of GOOD friends I can count on one hand. Good and true friends are hard to come-by and find. I love and respect all those I call 'Friend', but are they TRUE friends? That depends on who you ask.

My definition of a TRUE friend is one you could call on for help at any time, or place, and they would come to help you. The others I call acquaintances. I have friends, and if they called on me, I'd drop everything and come to help. I do try to help anyone and everyone, because when I need help, I hope they would come too.  And I believe some friends, as I see it, as one that come to help when it's convenient. I get that. We all have life situations that get in the way.  I just don't use that word 'FRIEND' about just anyone I chum-around with. 

I love my friends and my acquaintances. In my lifetime (soon to be 75 years), I believe I have had maybe 3 true friends. A few of what I thought were real friends drop me and Nancy for moving or changing jobs or just don't see them as often as we did before. I DON'T get that.  A couple of those friends truly hurt us deeply, and we never knew why we drifted apart.  I just don't know.

This may one of the touchy articles, but I think some people just don't want to discuss with others. I also believe that losing a friend can hurt as bad as losing a loved one. 

Our daughter has a friend, a TRUE friend, which they have been friends since the 4th grade, more than 40 years. I love that. i hope you all have friends that you can say you have been friends for many, many years. Charish that and honor that relationship. It IS like a marriage, and one the honored.

Next week I will not write a blog because I will be traveling, but I wish you all a have healthy and joyous time. take care and stay safe.

Please comment if you wish, negative or positive.