Thursday, December 24, 2015

Kindness and my Steadfast Friend

"People give one another things that can't be gift wrapped."
~ Nadine Gordimer

Decades ago when we were single, my steadfast friend and I were constant companions.  Whether it was going out to eat, the movies or just running errands, it never took much to get her out of the house.  She was -- and is -- one of the most easygoing people I know. But life gets complicated and we are no longer those completely carefree young women. But every so often...  I recently called her on my way to the mall for a last bit of Christmas shopping.  I asked her if she wanted to -- and could -- come.  To my delight, she said yes and so we spent the next few hours together.  I was reminded again of the preciousness of time and grateful that she spent those hours with me -- it was the perfect Christmas gift.

 

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