Lisa, Brenda, Dena, Carol ... some of Greensboro's finest artists, writers, entrepreneurs. My Shundi group. I've blogged about them before, but we sat in the hotel lobby of the O'Henry and had "tea" yesterday. China, linen, comfy couches, finger foods, and us. I realized as I sat looking at my friends, in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s ... it's not just the common ground of friendship that draws us together for moments like these ... it's the need. The need to feel that friendship.
True Girlfriends are a special lot. Those who are true friends, not just acquaintenaces looking for good dirt or gossip, but true friends who care ... are hard to find. Though our lives have all taken different paths, we recognize that friendship must be handled with care. Nurtured. Treasured. Though we cannot keep constant tabs on each others day-to-day events, we know that coming together once in a while and catching up is enough to make us feel close again.
Friends. Lending our shoulders, our hands, our resources, and sharing our smiles ... and our tears.
Blessings to you and your special girlfriends.
1 comment:
It was a special tea, and there is no doubt about it—a true friend is the greatest gift on earth. Kindred spirits are more kin to one another than many a sibling. It's wonderful to know that whatever crazyiness the world dumps at our doors, we can get together for a sip of tea and a shimmering stretch of sanity. Carol
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