I don't even know where to start! I've been thinking this morning. And I've had a lot on my mind about friendship and people in my life. I've had someone that has been a part of my life for almost 13ish years. We went through a REAL close phase of our friendship and then a real NOT close phase. There's been a lot of "stuff" involved and it's over the past few months that I feel that we are getting closer. I like this! And I've been thinking about this person today. Hugs!
Well, this afternoon I read my sister's blog and she had a post about hurting or offending someone. Something about a peanut allergy! At the end of her post she asks the question, What quality do you love to have in a friend? And I started thinking about my experiences and friends. Do you know what my #1 Quality is? Flexible! Odd response huh? Yep, I like the pretzel friends! :)
Truthfully I love a friend who will be what I need when I need it. Someone who will understadnd that I'm not perfect and I make mistakes. One who will also let me help and love them. One who will not just take and take and take from me but also willing to give too. Flexible! As we all go through stages in our lives we need certain people in our lives for certain reasons. To fill different needs. I have been blessed to have so many amazing friends to be what I needed when I needed it. I've learned so much from each one. I know it's a cheesy concept, but it's been on my mind lately.
You never know when you'll make a new friend or what they'll teach you. Jen, my advice - make up some real yummy peanut free cookies and take them to her. Nobody can resist sweets! If all else fails, I guess she'll be the one who fights against you in PTA - you know, the Peanut Gallery!!! LOL Did you get it - the Peanut Gallery.
(Ok, not my best material).
4 comments:
Thanks Steph for the advice. BTW, you spelt 'understand' wrong. What you're not perfect or did you do that on purpose to prove your unperfectness. (I know that's not a word). Love you.
BTW Jen, you spelled "spelt" wrong! LOL!! OR did you mean to do that? Luv ya anyways...your favorite sister in law, jackie:)
I kind of know what you are trying to say. I look for friends who are low maintenance. Believe it or not my best friend are the ones I don't have to maintain. They don't have to maintain me and I don't have to maintain them.
Sorry, I had to pull the beam out of my eye to see the mote in Steph's eye. (Luke 6:42)
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