Dependability
“Where
would you be without friends? People to pick you up when you need
lifting? We come from homes far from perfect, so you end up almost
parent and sibling to your friends—your chosen family. There's
nothing like a really loyal, dependable, good friend. Nothing.”
Jennifer
Aniston
A
friend pointed out yesterday that I have been less dependable than
usual about writing this blog. I apologize. I've had some early
morning appointments this week that have interfered with my
designated writing time. I promise to do better. I like that
about friends; they point out when you're falling down on the job.
One
of my friends is having reconstructive surgery this morning. Having
gone through the myriad tortures of breast cancer, she is
understandably nervous that the doctors may find something unexpected
in there, even though they've assured her she is free and clear. She
depends upon her friends for the courage she needs to get through yet
another indignity. And, to help her celebrate afterward.
Another
of my friends has just been placed on hospice. Her battle with breast
cancer is coming to an end, but let me tell you, she fought like a
mad tiger for about eight years. Sunday, I held her
thirty-something-year-old son while he cried. No one is ever ready to
lose their mother. He and his wife have a baby on the way, due in
October, and his mother will likely not be there to hold it. Her
friends will stand in as surrogate grannies.
We
all have friends who are with us for life's ups—for the births,
birthdays, weddings, and celebrations. True friends are also there
with us during the moments of crushing defeat, or terrifying illness
and loss. Friends are the most valuable asset in this world. Hold
tight to yours, and let them hold tight to you. They are your
truest soul-mates.
In
the Spirit,
Jane
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