There are
a few things I have learned through life – and one of them is the incredible
value of friendships. One of the greatest blessings in my life is the quantity
of quality friends with whom I get to share my life. The past few days have
been very friend-oriented, and have reminded me of this great gift of
friendships.
New
Friends: With my work contract ending, I have been saying goodbye to new friends – a
few that I know I will stay in contact with. As with most jobs, there are some
people that you just work with – and then there are those coworkers that you
really connect with. I am grateful to have made a few more of those friends
this past year. One such coworker/friend was my Morning Wake-up Call at 6am for
a few months (because he lives East Coast) – we clicked so well that he was
referred to as my Work Husband. We worked well together, got an amazing amount
of work done, and developed a lasting friendship.
Recent
Friends: Today I went to lunch with a cherished friend, then spent most of the
afternoon visiting with friends from my previous employer, Morinda/Tahitian
Noni. In the year since I left Noni, a TON of changes have happened. But
through it all, there are still wonderful and amazing friendships that I
developed in the 8½ years working there. As I mentioned to one friend
today: Noni Friends are Forever Friends.
And it’s true, so true.
Old
Friends: Tomorrow I have friends coming to stay-over for a convention in SLC.
These are fabulous women that I haven’t worked with in more than a dozen years,
but that doesn’t matter. We were so close that the years truly just disappear.
They’re coming to a convention, but I’m guessing it will be more like a Slumber
Party at my house the next few evenings.
More than
Friends: For this contract at work, I was fortunate to have a dear friend join the project in April
– and a few months ago we got assigned together to develop Training Content for
this project. For most of the past few months Ekitzel Wood has been my
houseguest, coworker, employee – and mostly my friend. It has been great to
have someone around, especially someone that I get along with so well, enjoy so
much, and have so much respect for. Tonight is her last night here, before
heading home to Minnesota – and I will miss her. But I also know that this time
together has built an even stronger friendship, and we will always be friends.
I could
go on and on, because I have truly been blessed with amazing friends. And
throughout the Journey of Life I have been granted the opportunity to have some
truly wonderful people come along. And one lesson that I am finally learning is
the importance of staying connected with these dear friends. Facebook has
certainly made it easier, and I cannot tell you how grateful I am for the
“Likes” and “Comments” – and the many Messages I receive. I’m not sure who the
growing-number of people are that read my blog, but I’m grateful for the
astounding love and support.
Notice the people who
are happy for your happiness,
and sad for your sadness.
They're the ones who deserve
a special place in your heart.
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