Thursday, August 20, 2009

Friends In Real LIfe

Two years ago, a blond saw a face in the audience. She watched a head nod and eyes that made contact, and with each cue she found her speaking voice.

The brunette with the nodding head was so earnest, so unschooled, so wanted to fit in. The words she was hearing helped her believe in herself.

A friendship began when one person listened as the other one spoke. They had no idea how much the other needed what each was there to give.

Laughter. Honesty. Support. Space. All given and received without one expectation.

Tonight the brunette spoke, actually poured out her guts.

And the blond?

She listened and nodded.

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I am taking part in a Gratitude Challenge. For 21 days I am practicing gratitude for the little (and big) things all around me. Tonight's post is a love letter to all of my incredible friends.

5 Deserve Mamma's Love:

flutter said...

this is lovely

Anonymous said...

I was so glad to get a chance to talk to you tonight - it's been too long although I know you've been doing some important baseball-related work this summer. (Seriously.)

Looking forward to doing it more often - and just know you have me teetering on the edge of doing this gratitude thing, because I haven't been as solid with it as I need to be lately. Thanks.

kris said...

Oh sweetheart, how I love you. :)

Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah said...

Friends in real life are great, aren't they?

Queen of the Mayhem said...

I love this. I need to practice some gratitude myself! Hope all is well with you!

Miss you too!