I Value Friendship

I'm a lucky guy. I have two best friends and both have been for over 20 years. Sometimes I have moments when life gets busy and for a moment.... I sadly forget the tremendous positive influence both of these people have had in my life. They have been there for all of the major events of my adult life.... Birth, death, break ups, illness, victories and failures.

Yesterday I had some tests done and had not told my friend, but as I was sitting in the waiting room I got this simple text.

"Was just thinking of you this morning after I got the kids off to school. Just wanted to let you know I love ya buddy. Hope you have a good day!"

This little random act made my mood change and I felt way better. Friendship is about showing up... Not when it's expected.... But instead it's about showing up when it's not expected.

It dawned on me this morning that I need to write more about friendship. What it means, it's power in our lives and the ways that I can elevate my game to be a better friend.

I think we all have people in our life that we have powerful connections with.... but for a variety of reasons those people don't show up for us when we need them.

My first reaction as I pondered this was not a positive one. But as I considered it more I began to realize that such people still can have a huge impact on our lives. It made me remember that as a person who truly strives to be a good and decent human being, that I should love and accept people as they are..... Not where I think they should be.

Of course I am not advocating allowing toxic people into our lives. I think it's important to set boundaries etc. I think that trust is earned and thus friendship, deep friendship with longevity, takes time.

So today I am thankful. Thankful for the people in my life who love and care about me... Thankful that I am not alone. And that there is a handful of people that love ME in spite of my flaws and brokenness.

It's a good day indeed.

Patrick