Friends

I have posted before about friendship. It is something that I think about a lot. I think one of my strengths (most of the time!) is that I am a good friend. And I have been blessed throughout my life with the greatest of friends.

I don't believe in leaving people behind. Once a friend, always a friend. I can go 10 years without seeing someone and when we finally meet again, it's like we never missed a day. But even I can miss the mark sometimes.

I have recently been avoiding someone I have always considered a friend. I grew up with him, have known him since elementary school. He is a great person. He recently went through a tremendous tragedy in his life, Now more than ever he needs love and support from everyone.

I have been avoiding him because I just didn't know what to say that would let him know that I do care. I have been agonizing over it for weeks. I finally realized it doesn't matter what you say as long as you say it. Just a simple, "Hey I've been thinking about you" would be more than enough. So I did. I talked to him and I realized how silly I have been.

In friendship, a little goes a long way. A hug, a text, a phone call, a smile can brighten my day beyond words. After all, we are all here to help each other along the way.

Once a friend, always a friend.