Today I was able to have two good friends over to exchange gifts and just spend some girl time together. Now more than ever I know I have been truly blessed with the people I call friends. Fortunately I have met some very special people at my jobs. When I packed up my car in 1994 and moved to Atlanta, I met Keshia. She and I became fast friends and 17 years later, we still talk weekly and visit each other when we can. She has been there for the birth of my children and just is an incredible friend. When I moved to Indianapolis, I began work at a middle school and there I met Emily. She and I have experienced the loss of family, births, marriages and everything in between. Although we no longer work together, we consider each other family and get together whenever we can. Now that I am at a high school, I am lucky enough to work with two special ladies who are very good friends. We laugh, cry, gossip and just keep each other sane when it seems all is crazy.
Throughout my life, I have carried a very small circle of friends. Richard says I am a social misfit and well I think he is right BUT the friends I have are true and genuine. I would trust them with my life, the lives of my children and that is more than enough for me.
Luckily for me I cannot go without saying that Laura, Marsha and Beth are pretty darn good friends too. I dont get to see them often but they are irreplacable. I love all of these women and during this holiday season, I give thanks for their gift of love and friendship.
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