Hands raised, palms together. A refreshing glass of something sparkly...a little pomegranate juice, some pineapple juice, soda water and an orange slice. A tease and a taste as we wait for our meals to arrive. This is a familiar pose for me to see across a table when I spend time with my friend Colleen.
Lunch with one of my dearest friends last week. Colleen is the friend you can call for a quick chat, or a laugh to raise your spirits. Laughter in any conversation is one of the main ingredients of our relationship. No matter the kind of day she is having, she rises above it with a smile you can hear in her voice. A busy woman working alongside her husband to make their business and their living the success that it is, running here and there with her four beautiful children not just to make sure they arrive where they are meant to be, but sharing in their lives and their sporting activities as a support and the moral guidance when the game or the day hasn't worked out quite as planned. A loving daughter and a delightful sister, Colleen is a woman who has made family a priority and knows that with love and laughter life is a wonderful adventure to be savoured.
Colleen and I have known each other since our children were very young, however, we came to our friendship only recently within the last few years and yet I feel as I have known her forever. She is the woman who will introduce herself to someone who is a stranger and makes the person feel valued, welcomed and known, a stranger no longer.
I'm giving thanks for many things this Thanksgiving weekend. One of the pleasures I have is giving thanks for having welcomed this wonderful woman into my life and for Colleen inviting me into hers.
17 comments:
Oh what a gift she is. You are very lucky to have such a wonderful friend like her. And I am sure you are a gift for her also.
Have a wonderful week.
Friendship... what a beautiful 'glimpse' of God's splendor here on earth! Thank you for sharing it this week! :)
True friendship is a treasure indeed! And you described your friend so well. I can almost feel her fun spirit and cheerful attitude. It is a joy to have someone you can count on to lift your spirits.
one of the things i recognize about friends is the mirror they provide; you look into their mirror and see your reflection in all the beauty you appreciate in them.
I can't imagine going through life without friends to share in our joys and sorrows and even just the everyday business of living. They truly are gifts.
What a great gift/blessing to have reconnected. Colleen sounds wonderful. Perfect match for you... :)
Friendship is a very wonderful thing and something we should be very thankful for.
Thank you, Sherry Lee, for being a friend!!
Friendships like that are rare, and need to be nurtured and respected. Congratulations!
What a treasure a friend like that is:>)
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!
It's snowing here in Edmonton.
Happy Thanksgiving! We still have a month before ours here in the US. Colleen sounds like such a treasure. Thank goodness for friends!
Thank you for stopping by my blog and for the kind words. : )
Happy Thanksgiving! I thought you were Canadian when I saw your email address. Even though I'm over in the UK (& have been for nearly 20 years now) I'm a Canadian. I am really enjoying your thoughtful comments on my blog, thank you!
Coleen, sounds like a beautiful friend. So glad you had time, to spend together.
xoxo
Such friendships are rare and need to be nurtured - a lovely tribute for your friend !
Happy Thanksgiving! I am thankful to have met you!
Happy thanksgiving - there is nothing more wonderful than time spent with good friends, xv.
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