Friday's Uplift

Hello, Friday.

I enjoyed two conversations today with friends. The first, a girlfriend who was one of my closest friends in high school. We keep in touch every month or two. We haven't always. We went through a long dry spell when her kids and mine were growing up, life was busy, and we lost touch. Exchanging Christmas cards was the extent of our communication. We re-found each other on FB perhaps a dozen years ago (though both of us have had dry spells with FB). Since reconnecting, we stay in touch via email, phone calls, and occasional texts. What a joy!

My next conversation was with my 'new' girlfriend. I met her in The Creative's Workshop last fall. We have been meeting online weekly, via Zoom, or sometimes talking on the phone, since Thanksgiving (best guess). She's my creative accountability buddy. She inspires me to strive forward, to want to do better, and we usually spend half the time laughing. I am both enriched by and grateful for this new-ish relationship. 

Last, but absolutely the most important, is my relationship with my BFF. My dear husband. My champion supporter who encourages without fail.

A good friend means more to me now than it used to when I was younger and had lots. I don't have as many now, but it's a matter of quality over quantity. There is a difference. I am grateful.