We all have those friends...
The ones who might as well have a huge X on their face. The ones who can't see any need besides their own, or any understanding of the world beyond their daily perception.
Then there are those who you know you couldn't get through this world without. They aren't "friends"...not really...they are family. They show up when things are ugly, and enjoy with you the pretty times. They are worth the fight, the time, and any/all energy even when even your hair and teeth are tired.
When my little Connie was in the hospital I discovered the depth of need. I had forgotten what it was like to need someone, or be surprised by the love someone gives you. I had felt alone, or isolated for a little while...then an amazing thing happened, my friends reached out. My friends came to visit us in the hospital, and asked how we were doing through text and email. I wasn't alone...
Before that week, I had determined to cut off all unnecessary interaction. Bathe myself in my studies, and let go of any standing appointments with even close friends. After we brought Connie home (and after the insane storm), I took some time to put our schedule and routine back together. I am still not 100% back in the swing of things, but I remember the place of friends. I will never again push human relationships to the side for an activity. I still have to be careful, and protect my homework time...but I am making or finding time for the important people in my life also.
So this is my lecture...don't neglect your people, because they are all you have when the storms of life come. Faithful and loyal family (friends) are so hard to come by these days...I am going to take care of the ones I have.
The ones who might as well have a huge X on their face. The ones who can't see any need besides their own, or any understanding of the world beyond their daily perception.
Then there are those who you know you couldn't get through this world without. They aren't "friends"...not really...they are family. They show up when things are ugly, and enjoy with you the pretty times. They are worth the fight, the time, and any/all energy even when even your hair and teeth are tired.
When my little Connie was in the hospital I discovered the depth of need. I had forgotten what it was like to need someone, or be surprised by the love someone gives you. I had felt alone, or isolated for a little while...then an amazing thing happened, my friends reached out. My friends came to visit us in the hospital, and asked how we were doing through text and email. I wasn't alone...
Before that week, I had determined to cut off all unnecessary interaction. Bathe myself in my studies, and let go of any standing appointments with even close friends. After we brought Connie home (and after the insane storm), I took some time to put our schedule and routine back together. I am still not 100% back in the swing of things, but I remember the place of friends. I will never again push human relationships to the side for an activity. I still have to be careful, and protect my homework time...but I am making or finding time for the important people in my life also.
So this is my lecture...don't neglect your people, because they are all you have when the storms of life come. Faithful and loyal family (friends) are so hard to come by these days...I am going to take care of the ones I have.
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