This past week I have had the great pleasure of
watching something so special that it is rarer than a unicorn sighting. My angel wife has had 4 of Elementary school buddies
at the house for what they has called “Budfest 2015”.
They have laughed, cried and supported each other
for over 50 years. And it all happened
again this week. They gather around a
table sit and talk about things my ears do not want to hear. All of the things that at even this stage of
their lives scare them make them happy and bring comfort and joy to their
hearts. They talk all at the same time
and never miss a word the other says. A
trait that I am sure women alone are blessed with.
A diverse group for sure, one still working, 3
retired. All having different things
they bring to the group making each a very special part that without them the
group would not be as strong.
Unconditional love is the key ingredient I am thinking as I watch the
group, each taking the time to allow the others to have the group attention
during their specific time of need. It
is a blessing to be this close to a group that means so much to each other.
As they prepare for their departure they seem a
little closer if that’s possible for the time spent together. Each holding onto the other just a bit longer
to insure they know how much they mean to each other even though time and
distance separate them from this scene being played out on a much more regular
basis. Some tears, some laughs, all
love. A more moving exercise I haven’t
seen in a while.
As the glow is dimmed from my wife’s face I see a
look of pure joy come over her as she understands that these are her
peeps. These are the go to people we all
need in our lives to keep our heads above the waters; the people in your
darkest times that simply show up and lift you up whenever you do not have the
strength to go yourself. These girls are
the poster girls for the US Navy Seals Motto “No Man Left Behind” and of course
in their case it’s no woman. They help
each other cook, clean, and just in general making sure each one is included in
the good times. It brings me great
happiness to watch not only my wife, but these women who mean so much to each
other. May we all be so blessed as to
have friends of this caliber in our lives.
My mind drifts to my own circle and I’m so blessed
to have a few people like this in my life as well. Think I will go call a couple of them and
tell them how much I appreciate them.
You should too!
Peace,
The Blessed Man
For the life of me, I don't know why, after reading your incredible thoughts, I don't often comment. You have an amazing talent for expressing your thoughts and for seeing the little things in life that make living so special. Thank you for sharing. Love you ~ mean it.
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