The Jebber Family Blog

One level in particular is in the friend category. I truly have the most amazing friends, and at my age that says a lot. I have noticed that as we get older, our families, jobs, husbands and just our everyday obligations seem to get in the way of those special bonds. That fortunately has not happened in my case, and I thank God for that every day. During my "dark time", I had some really wonderful people rallying around me (even though I asked them not to). They are my friends. No matter how rude and pathetic I became, they never gave up, on "ME".
That said, one of my greatest friends surprised me this weekend. It was WONDERFUL. When she comes home, she has so many obligations and is pulled in so many different directions, and on Sunday night she surprised me with, "herself." She knew I needed a hug and she was right there. I understand because of our distance, it was hard for her (and a few others) to "get to me". They were incapable of driving over and knocking on my door. I didn't realize how hard that was for them. I'm sorry.
Marie and I sat outside until the weeeeee hours of Monday morning poking our "hubby made fire", talking about, YOU NAME IT, and giggling uncontrollably. I needed that more than I knew.
The one thing about Marie, is that she sees me differently than I really am. She thinks I'm better than I am. She thinks I have a super power. I don't!
What I do have are people in my life that bring out the best in me.
Marie, thank you for thinking I am better than I am, and for loving me enough to surprise me with your "self" even though you were pulled in 780 directions. True friends "make time" when no time is available. I think that may be your super power.

Posted by Cassie on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 7:39 AM | Permalink