Girlfriends
I just spent an evening with two of my oldest and dearest friends. Twice a year we get together to celebrate birthdays and Christmas. So even if we don't manage many other visits throughout the year, we at least know we have these occassions to look forward to. Whenever we get together, I am reminded of how important my girlfriends are to me. Although we don't see each other as often as we would like, the times we do spend together are always enjoyable and comforting. These friends have seen me through good times and bad (and there has been a fair share of bad). It is wonderful to know that I have friends that are always there for me, no matter what; friends I can tell anything without being judged; friends that accept me for who I am; friends, that no matter how much time goes by, remain my best friends.
I also recently spent a weekend away at my mother-in-law's cottage with some girlfriends - something I have only recently started to do. For years my husband has done snowmobiling trips or cottage trips with the guys, often 2-3 times a year. I never had a lot of options as far as places to go with my friends, and to be quite honest, didn't always have a lot of interest in doing so (I can tend to be a bit of a homebody). However, now that I have done a few weekends away with friends, I have to wonder why I didn't do it sooner. We had a great time, just hanging around, talking, reading, whatever we felt like doing. It was good girl bonding time and again made me realize how important it is to take time out for friends.
It's easy to get caught up in the busy chores of day-to-day life and forget to make time for your friends. When you have a husband and a family, it is natural and right to want to put them first. But, I think it is just as important to make time for your friends. Friends offer you something different from what your family gives you. Your friends are the people you are going to want to turn to when problems arise in your family. They are the ones you will turn to for support if your relationships don't work out. They are the ones that understand and support you, give you a lift when you are feeling down, help you see more clearly when things get muddled up in your head, and can also gently help you realize when you are just being plain stupid.
Unlike many relationships, a true girlfriend is forever. We should never lose sight of the importance of the friends in our lives. A girlfriend is a true gift. And I am very blessed to have so many of the girlfriends that I have. I'm sure you all know who you are, and I hope you realize how much I value your friendships.
I just spent an evening with two of my oldest and dearest friends. Twice a year we get together to celebrate birthdays and Christmas. So even if we don't manage many other visits throughout the year, we at least know we have these occassions to look forward to. Whenever we get together, I am reminded of how important my girlfriends are to me. Although we don't see each other as often as we would like, the times we do spend together are always enjoyable and comforting. These friends have seen me through good times and bad (and there has been a fair share of bad). It is wonderful to know that I have friends that are always there for me, no matter what; friends I can tell anything without being judged; friends that accept me for who I am; friends, that no matter how much time goes by, remain my best friends.
I also recently spent a weekend away at my mother-in-law's cottage with some girlfriends - something I have only recently started to do. For years my husband has done snowmobiling trips or cottage trips with the guys, often 2-3 times a year. I never had a lot of options as far as places to go with my friends, and to be quite honest, didn't always have a lot of interest in doing so (I can tend to be a bit of a homebody). However, now that I have done a few weekends away with friends, I have to wonder why I didn't do it sooner. We had a great time, just hanging around, talking, reading, whatever we felt like doing. It was good girl bonding time and again made me realize how important it is to take time out for friends.
It's easy to get caught up in the busy chores of day-to-day life and forget to make time for your friends. When you have a husband and a family, it is natural and right to want to put them first. But, I think it is just as important to make time for your friends. Friends offer you something different from what your family gives you. Your friends are the people you are going to want to turn to when problems arise in your family. They are the ones you will turn to for support if your relationships don't work out. They are the ones that understand and support you, give you a lift when you are feeling down, help you see more clearly when things get muddled up in your head, and can also gently help you realize when you are just being plain stupid.
Unlike many relationships, a true girlfriend is forever. We should never lose sight of the importance of the friends in our lives. A girlfriend is a true gift. And I am very blessed to have so many of the girlfriends that I have. I'm sure you all know who you are, and I hope you realize how much I value your friendships.
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