Today (and all holidays really) is a time you will receive text and/or posts from people you don't hear from often and as much as I enjoy this it is also frustrating to me. I would keep in touch with everyone that ever walked into my life if they would make the effort in return. It is sad to me to see so many people walk into and out of friends lives because of people or events that happen. Friends were there first and I would hope would be there until the end. I have always said, "No man will ever keep me away from friends, in fact I will have my girl time and encourage him to have his guy time." I think it is important in any relationship to spend some time apart because no matter how short the time or distance the heart will grow fonder. God gave us friends for a reason and abusing and using them I'm sure was not in his plan. I have lost touch with so many great friends, friends that I never thought I would lose, because of boyfriends or choices I could no longer support. I will always be here with open arms to welcome friends back but respect I will not lose. Unfortunately for friends that do come back things are never quite the same and feel estranged from that point forward. So, on days like today when I receive a "Happy Easter" text from a friend I don't talk to on a regular basis I know it came from the heart but I just can't understand why we can't have more than a random text a couple times a year?! Why can't we move on from that awkward moment even after we have discussed what pulled us apart from the beginning? These and many other similar questions come to mind often but in the end the text brings a smile to my face and I think aloud I LOVE HOLIDAYS and how they will always bring family and friends together.
Hope everyone had a blessed Easter! Happy last week of April (hopefully more Spring feeling weather is on its way for us Indiana people)!!
I really enjoyed your post! You speak a lot of truth when you talk about distance between friends and what can happen if one does not make an effort. Thank you for being so honest about friendships - and all that comes along with that relationship - good and bad times. I hope to always have you as a friend because of the way you inspire me to be a better friend! Although I fail, I learn, and try again! So thank you my lovely Stephanie!
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