Friends Come and Friends Go

Do friends really ever go? I think not. A true friend could be away a long time and the minute you see them, you feel the re-connection. I have been very fortunate to have had many close intimate friends in my real life AND online.

"Friendship isn't a big thing. It's a million little things."

It is those million little things that for ever remain with us, good and/or bad. A very important relationship I give so much to is my 16 year old. She has been a hard child, since birth. It seems there is always something, and when I say something, she does it in a huge way. Currently, she experiences panic attacks, or anxiety attacks. Thankfully, she is prescribed Klonopin, which seems to settle the attacks for her in around 45 minutes. She takes Zoloft, too. Her side effect is usually nausea. We take one day at a time.

How do we keep our inner fire alive? Two things, at minimum, are needed: an ability to appreciate the positives in our life – and a commitment to action. Every day, it's important to ask and answer these questions: ‘What's good in my life?’ and ‘What needs to be done?'" ~Nathaniel Branden, ...Canadian Author and Psychologist.

"Men acquire a particular quality by constantly acting a particular way." ~ Aristotle

It is good to be particular with those you call friends. I am very particular who I let into my *circle*. Circles, boundries are a valuable tool, to help maintain perspective and balance.

"At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want." ~ Lao Tzu

So to all my friends, thank you for being exactly who you are IN my life. I truly often feel blessed and fortunate!!!!!

friend –noun
1. a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard.
2. a person who gives assistance; patron; supporter
3. a person who is on good terms with another; a person who is not hostile: Who goes there? Friend or foe?

**** The italics are from recent posts to my FB and Twitter-
My Twitter- http://twitter.com/Joyous814
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Some We Meet are Truly Amazing

Eager to share an encounter I recently had with a truly amazing person. My son just started basketball season. He plays on a recreational team. He prefers the recreational teams over the school teams as they are more fun and a little less competitive. His coach shared a bit about himself, and I'd like to share with you.
At the end of practice, the parents were standing around with the coach. He shared so much with us. First, he shared how he picked the players. At try outs, he was looking for players with spirit and interest, not necessarily skill. He goes on to tell us, he is coaching so he can spend time with his son, as he travels a lot. He tells us he is 59. He doesn't look much over 40. He tells us his son is adopted and that he is a foster parent. When they got this boy, at age 2 weeks, they heard he had been abandoned. Can you imagine, abandoning a child? No, I couldn't either. He said, he doesn't usually touch the foster kids, as he finds it hard when they get placed in permanent homes. He said this boy was different. He quickly crawled into their hearts. When his wife brought home this boy, they were quickly attached and adopted him. I was so moved by this man's story. It was so heartfelt to hear. I hope it brings warmth to you as it did to me.

Day One

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I am complex! I am a mom, a sister, a friend, free spirited, kind, educator, gamer, Dominant and a Deadhead.

"I may be going to hell in a bucket, babe, but at least I'm enjoying the ride!"