December 1, 2007
Gifts
Make new friends
But keep the old
One is silver
And the other gold
I remember walking down the sidewalk with a dozen or so other girls in brown smocks singing this verse. At the time, all of my friends were new. Only six years old, I hadn’t had the opportunity to acquire old friends. Today I count myself among the lucky ones to now have a veritable treasure chest of friends.
There is Jen, from back in the days of big hair and tight jeans. We’ve made it through high school drama, boyfriends, college distance, vacations, weddings, babies, divorces, you name it. You hold one the dearest places in my heart, now and forever.
Carrie and Chrissie, who became indispensable to me during the first year of college. We grew from children into adults together. I’m proud to have had you both lend a hand in shaping the woman I am today.
Susan and Lora. My baby mama friends. Can you say ‘instant rapport?’ Without these ladies, I doubt I would have made it through my pregnancy and Sam’s first year with my mind intact.
High Heeled Mama, Jenn and Courtney aka My Hotlanta crew. It’s not secret I didn’t love it down there, but if I hadn’t met them, I would have hated it!
And finally Stephen. The best of them all. You know me better than I know myself sometime. Loving you has made me a better person. Not a day goes by that I don’t look at our children and think of how wonderful you have made my life. You’ve been with me at my lowest times, and even when I pushed everyone away, you stayed by my side. You held me up. You are my one truest love.
I can only to give thanks for having received the love and friendship of the people in my life. They are ever more valuable than silver and gold.
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This post was brought to you by Amy Jo. Consider it your official invitation to join Dana over at The Cheese Party, where she’s hanging out in honor of the Blog Exchange!
Posted by Dana @ 6:00 AM • Blog Exchange
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December 1st, 2007 at 6:45 AM, Julie Pippert Says:
You are lucky…that’s a great list of friends.
Julie
Using My Words
December 1st, 2007 at 8:51 AM, Soccer Mom in Denial Says:
Nicely done AmyJo! I too thought of friends for this month’s Exchange.
December 1st, 2007 at 6:23 PM, Heather Says:
You are rich indeed with all those friends.
December 1st, 2007 at 7:45 PM, Jenn Says:
oh, it’s so good to remember those old friends (and new!). silver and gold, indeed
December 2nd, 2007 at 8:13 PM, Dana Says:
I loved reading Amy’s list of good friends and what they mean to her. Tis the season of joy, good cheer and holding our loved ones near!
December 5th, 2007 at 3:42 PM, Amber Says:
What a great post! But I just kept thinking, “I didn’t think Stephen was Dana’s hubby’s name.”
December 6th, 2007 at 9:42 AM, Dana Says:
I know….I’ve been gone from blogging too long! Ugh. I’ve just had a few strokes of bad luck this last week!