Love My Friends

Like most Friday nights, last night I got into bed early. My husband had some guys over, so I climbed into bed and watched Steel Magnolias. This movie is a favorite and always makes me think of many of my closest friends (so many that are involved with this blog)...which brings me to my Feb first entry. I LOVE MY GIRLFRIENDS!!!

I of course l-o-v-e my husband and my children more than life itself but, my girlfriends (you girls who are out there writing & reading this blog) mean the world to me. I was included into this group late in the game. I got to know Liz when we were working in NYC. Here and there I eventually met & became friends the rest of you. While I only get to see you all once a year or so but, those times I truly treasure. I love that we are all willing to go to the ends of the world to spend a long weekend with each other. The moment I hop on the plane to head back home, I'm already looking forward to the next time we can all get together again. I love that we cheer each other on. Help one another out. Go the extra mile. Forgive, forget. Make a late night phone call. Send a card. Squeeze in an extra bed. Make more room. Set an extra place. Open our hearts. Sometimes our wallets. Open our minds. Laugh more...and more.

Last night when I was watching Steel Magnolias, I wished we all lived close by like the gals in the movie. Truvy, Shelby, Ouiser, M'Lynn, Anelle...they always stuck together through the ups & downs of life. It gives me tremendous comfort to know that I have an incredible group of friends that have stayed close no matter where or what life brings. I love you all. Thank you for being such great friends to me. You are stuck with me forever.