Something that has been on my mind lately is friendship. I have a friend who is having a tough time now. Her brother just died. She and I have a kind of brother-sister thing between us. I love her just like my own sister and she I'm sure loves me just the same. When she hurts, I hurt. I don't get to see her that often because she lives out of state, but I talk to her as often as I can. Her "real" brother just passed away after a tough illness. My heart wants to tell her "hey, your little brother (me) will always be here for you." But, I'm not sure that's appropriate at this point. The hurt for her, is still too fresh. And besides, I'm not really related to her, just a very good friend. I have found, in life, you are lucky to have one, maybe a couple of really good friends. I used to scoff at people who said things like this when I was young, but as I get older, I realize how true that is. This friend is one of those for me. And I hope that I am for her.
I heard something in a TV show once, that I really think fits. "Miles can't separate us from the love we share", I think was the quote from a wife to her husband in a war zone.
I have one more friend that I see occasionally, but have known for most of my life (26 years, in fact.) We don't connect much except via e-mail, but we have so much history together, we've bonded. Occasionally we go walking or shopping together. But our illnesses don't let us see each other that often.
I think I've come to realize that the people that are truly part of your heart (and we all know who those people are, are the most trusted friends. I have many others that I converse with or e-mail frequently but it's not the same, really. Don't get me wrong. I feel strongly for some of these "friends" too but when it comes down to it, the heart knows.
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