Loves of my Life

I received a Valentines’ card from an old friend this year and in it she wrote “you've been a love of my life for over a decade” and then proceeded to reminded me what true friendship is all about. Her words couldn't be truer and I've spent the last few weeks thinking about all the loves of my life.

I've always said good friends are hard to come by but lifetime friends are one in a thousand. These are the people who know who you really are and put up with you (dare I even say; like you) anyway. The people who don’t judge you when you make a bad choice but let you cry on their shoulder and then tell you how awesome you are despite your stupidity.

I've realized good friends don’t ask questions, pry or enforce their opinions; they listen and support. They stand up for you even when they know you’re wrong, but hold you accountable for the future. They don’t point out your flaws, but constructively guide you towards the light. They are not judgemental, they are forgiving and they love unconditionally.

I am one lucky lady because I am surrounded by the most amazing, genuine, selfless, heartfelt people who remind me consistently that I am wanted where ever they are. As we say in the South, ‘my cup runneth over’.   

So, to all my loves – thank you! I hope I am as good as friend to all of you as you've been to me spanning over the last 28 years!