At a high school friends house warming, I caught up with 2 other high school friends and 2 grade school friends. I laughed so much my mouth was sore when I left.
I had dinner with a college roommate. She is a SAHM mom too. We shared our current struggles and triumphs; we also shared our fears and dreams for the future.
A friend from Nashville just so happened to be visiting Chicago this weekend. I ventured into the downtown area, even though the news said to stay away because of NATO protester. I didn't see any protesters just lots of police officers and my sweet friend. We talked for hours. Our husbands work in the same field and it was nice to talk to someone who understands what challenges it brings for the family.
I covered a span between 1984-2007 of friends, that's 23 years, in one day. Can you tell I don't get out much?
There is no coincidence that this blog is about friendship. I have been thinking about friendship, what it means and how it has changed over time. I even read up on the subject of friendship. One article said there has been a decline in friendship in the U.S. by 23% since 1985. I also read this, "the conventional wisdom is that good friendships enhance an individuals sense of happiness and overall well-being, but a number of solid studies support the notion that strong social supports improve a woman's prospects for good health and longevity." I have said that motherhood can be a lonely place but only because I allow it to be.
I have made some really great friends through out the years, across the country. I must admit that the last few years I have become guarded and haven't really made new close friends.
I love watching my children develop friendships. They have the attitude of this quote, "Everyone is a friend until they prove otherwise." I should follow their example.
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