Friendship
And just like that my period is over. Three nights of heavy heavy flow, this morning I woke up and there was… almost nothing. All day today, wearing large pad, waiting… for nothing. Tonight? Still only a little bit of spotting.
So there you have it. Heavy, assholish period, then bam it’s gone. Ummm… okay. Sure.
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I am feeling blessed by the people in my life. It is strange for me to sit back and really try to take in the whole picture. Most people have friends, yes. And I do. But I have far more than friends.
I am thankful for the friends who have walked beside me for years, listening to my ugliness and nastiness, sharing in my laughter, and babbling about the inane.
I am thankful for the friends I have made through this rough time – whom I probably don’t keep up with as much as I should – but who still encourage me forward and think of me often.
I am thankful for the blog readers and aquaintances – yes, even you lurkers. I know you are there, and I feel your silent thoughts and prayers. And, yes, it matters to me. Thank you for taking precious time out of your day to read my thoughts, share my fears, hear my cries.
I know we humans like to classify things, including friendships, but my friends and aquaintances range the gamut. I have made friends through shared desires, shared fears, shared grief, shared hobbies. Some I am closer to than others, but I hope they all know that does not mean I care for them any less. You are all special to me. You all hold a place in my heart.
It is unfortunate in some ways that so few of my friends live nearby. But every time I read my forums, my email, my blog comments, I am reminded that I am so surrounded by the warm embrace of friendship. Anyone who has every said, “Just an online friend” is utterly, completely missing the point.
wow nat, that is so nice. you are surrounded by people that love you..even if they’ve never met you.
You’re welcome, Natalie.
Amen.
Well said. Very, very well said.
I will be honest..I often hesitate to post a comment – because I have a child, I have crossed to the other side – and I have not had to suffer the things you have dealt with. What right do I have to have an opinion, when I have not stood in your shoes?
I will say though – you amaze me with your strength and perseverence…and I do think of you daily, check your blog daily – wishing wishing hoping hoping that it is your turn next, because Oh, you so deserve it. What a wonderful Momma you are going to be.
Always here for you, Nat. Always. I always wish I could do more, but sometimes it really is the best thing to just have someone (or lots of someones!) listening. :]
I love that last line and agree with you wholeheartedly.
Luvs you too.
Hugs you tight sista.
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