Last nite I was with my "Sisters"..... 6 other women who have been beside me since 1973. We are officially a "sorority" but moreso a family. When we are together we laugh,cry, eat.....drink, share, support, and care.
I was really down in the dumps yesterday, I almost begged off because I really didn't feel like going anywhere. But, I knew my friend Nancy had gone to a lot of trouble preparing for us so I made myself go. As always, I was very glad I did.
Being with these dear friends is always uplifting. It nourishes me, their very presence in my life makes me a better person. I am very blessed.
I think women understand each other in a way only they can. Sometimes we are the ones who lift someone up or encourage them forward ........ and then sometimes we are the ones who are leaning on someone and needing to hear their words of encouragement so that we can get through the day. Men just don't understand our need for our sisters.... not sure they ever could.
One other fascinating thing about the friendship between women is that distance or time makes no difference. You can be hundreds, thousands of miles from each other and perhaps not have been in touch for a very long time. Yet, one sound of that voice on the phone, or one word in a line in a letter or card and there you are! right where you were the last time you talked! I had one such phone call yesterday and it was like the sun burst into the dreary day.... I was talking to my friend! We caught up, complained, thoroughly dismissed her ex, commiserated over family situations and laughed..... always laughed.
So, yesterday was a good day....... looking forward to more
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