[Previous Rural Farmgirl, April 2009 – May 2010]
I have heard it said, “If you want friends, show yourself friendly.” I am blessed to say that I have never found it particularly hard to make friends. I do, however, feel that I have “realms” of friends. I have those that are acquaintances and those that are more than acquaintances but not best friends. Then there is my “inner circle,” that smaller group of gals that I will let my hair down with. It is with that inner circle of friends that my melancholy side can show, where I don’t have to be “on,” and my nerdy alter ego (who I call LaDonna), seems to feel so comfy that she takes up residence when they are around.
Great post Renee, and I must say, you gals in Prosser have the greatest community ever! Not hard to make friends there at all! Love it! Hey! Where’s my blog? It’s not on your sidebar. I’m pouting.
I’m checking out signing up to sell soaps at your farmer’s market twice a month…hope it works out! Too fun there!
Once again, nicely written! You indeed are a special person and you deserve to have special friends. You know the saying you reap what you sew, for you that includes your friendships.
Very well said/written Rene’…
Our Friends, though few in number, are a vital resource in Life. We nuture, encourage, kid and prod, and help each other to be our Best. While they may not always say what we want to hear, they can be Trusted to tell us the Truth (as they see it), and vice versa.
Over the decades, many "friends" have morphed into acquaintainces in my Life, as have I in theirs, however five have emerged as Lifetime Friends, and for them I am Eternally Grateful.
GodSpeed to Y’all…!
Gary
in Tampa
Rene’, I was very moved by your story. I lost my very best friend in the late seventies. I have often thought what it would have been like if she were alive.For many years I was afraid to get really close to my girlfriends. I finally realized My friend who passed would not want me to live that way, she was such a giving and thoughtful person. I now have several really good friends and one I consider my best. We encourage each other and we both know it’s never too late to call if we need one another. Good friends are truly one life’s greatest treasures. And on a not so sappy note and gotta go pick peas ! Love to all, Suzy (Texas)
Hey Suzy,
Not sappy at all… Sorry about the loss.. I know how they can leave those life scars…You’re right though she would want you to have friends as they make life so much richer…..