Friends are odd, aren't they? I had a few through the military, but once I left, or they left, we drifted apart. I only have one REAL male friend, and I met him when I was 7 in a Cub Scout Den. I haven't seen him in years (he's in Colorado ... you know him? LOL), but I am 100% certain, and he is also, that if the need was there, we'd be there in a flash.
My father told me you can count the number of friends you have in a lifetime on one hand. I have found this to be very true. We all have bad times when we make dumb choices but you have shown how strong you are with your good choices. You are fortunate to have Lona as your friend who will be honest with you. That is so important. Life is full of struggles but you have an inner strength that keeps you going We can all benefit from your example. Thank you so much
Your thoughtful comments mean so much! Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. I’m so glad it was helpful. Oh, and I’m grateful for you and love you tons, Mom! ❤️
First of all, my heart-felt condolences about your wife.
Second of all ...that's quite the journey. And a wonderful share that I hope will shine a light on this type of friendship for others. It certainly made me think about some of the confusing relationships that have ended in my life. 💕
Oh, and every time someone mentions Brandi Carlile, I think it's Belinda Carlisle ... because I am old.
I did too for the longest time!!!
Friends are odd, aren't they? I had a few through the military, but once I left, or they left, we drifted apart. I only have one REAL male friend, and I met him when I was 7 in a Cub Scout Den. I haven't seen him in years (he's in Colorado ... you know him? LOL), but I am 100% certain, and he is also, that if the need was there, we'd be there in a flash.
Those kind of friends are like siblings. I’ve got one like that too. It’s lovely to have someone who holds so much of your history.
We call him our brother … he’s been that for decades :-)
I love that. My friend is closer than my own brother!
My father told me you can count the number of friends you have in a lifetime on one hand. I have found this to be very true. We all have bad times when we make dumb choices but you have shown how strong you are with your good choices. You are fortunate to have Lona as your friend who will be honest with you. That is so important. Life is full of struggles but you have an inner strength that keeps you going We can all benefit from your example. Thank you so much
Your thoughtful comments mean so much! Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. I’m so glad it was helpful. Oh, and I’m grateful for you and love you tons, Mom! ❤️
First of all, my heart-felt condolences about your wife.
Second of all ...that's quite the journey. And a wonderful share that I hope will shine a light on this type of friendship for others. It certainly made me think about some of the confusing relationships that have ended in my life. 💕
Thanks for reading! You always have the most thoughtful comments. And I adore your succulents!
They *are* succulent, aren't they?
I have about 20 in my house that I grew from tiny beginnings. If I could, I’d devote a whole room to plants!
We are lucky that our climate supports them. That's why they do so well. They really do prefer being in pots also.
PS... forgot to say we are huge Brandi Carlile fans and have been to several of her concerts. 😊
She’s quite the performer! I’ve seen her a bunch of times, just not recently. Twice at Red Rocks!
We were lucky enough to see her Joni Mitchell concert which was amazing.
That's a once in a lifetime concert.