One day, in the very recent past, I had arranged to meet my friend. We hadn’t seen each other for a long time and although we had been in touch through the magic of text messages and emails, it wasn’t quite the same as being in the same space at the same time.
The morning arrived and I planned my activities so that I could get there at the agreed time. When I next looked at the clock I realised that I would be late, again. I hurriedly finished the task in hand and rushed to get ready. While I was doing this I realised that I should have been driving into the car park where we’d agreed to meet. Instead I was running around the house throwing a few essential things into a bag.
I was late, so I called to say that I would be there soon.
My friend said that she had just arrived herself, but would wander around for a bit while she waited for me. I felt bad to have left her waiting.
When I eventually arrived, nearly quarter of an hour late, she greeted me with her brilliant smile and I knew I was forgiven.
As we walked and talked together I realised that to me our friendship is like being on my own with my thoughts when I am having a good day. With her I can just think, act, speak and do as I please without any fear of censure. She gives me the joy of peace and makes me feel safe.
The time together passed so quickly and smoothly.
It was a beautiful morning walk and it is the most beautiful friendship.
I celebrate my friends.
They are like this tree that I saw on our walk that day.
Friends grow in all directions. They change as they mature. They alter with the seasons of their lives as they are adapting to their situations. However, they are always present in some way in my life. Trees may grow bigger, stronger, taller, and sometimes weaker. They come in all shapes and sizes and they blossom at different times but they are all beautiful. The friends that I have been blessed with are firmly rooted in my life. Like the root system of most trees our contact is very wide and it extends a long way. However, just because we all may have big trees in our lives doesn’t mean that we have no more space for new trees. There is always room for more saplings to join the orchard of friendship.
I am glad that I have such great tree friends in my life.
3 comments:
What a wonderful post. Glad you had such a great morning with your friend. I found your analogies to be inspiring. Great read.
Thank you, Glenna. I have been truly blessed - with friendship and the rest.
When things get rough, as they often do, I refocus my mind on the beautiful memories and look forward to making more wonderful memories to enjoy.
Have a great day :-)
Thi smade me cry. please write a book.
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