She was the first friend I made here on social network site on which I am member. She encouraged me to join some groups and see what site was all about. Funny, I “talk” to her more on Facebook now. She spends a great deal more time over there than here. She's a Scrabble nut....
When I started a new blog, on a different venue, she was one of the first to read it and comment. In fact, I think she has sent me an email comment on each one so far. That's saying a lot: it's a daily blog of thoughts and observations....
Another friend, whom I saw yesterday, also commented on the blog. She reads it and shares it with her mother, almost daily. And my niece reads it, too, and shares it with her mother.
It's a little bit scary, having so many friends and family members who read what I have to say each day. It's a responsibility, of sorts. If they're going to take the time to “read me,” I need to try to make my words worth their effort, I think.
My blog today was about taking each day as it comes and savoring it for what it is: today. I also said:
Today is today. Cold, gray, and not exactly bright and hopeful. But it is a day. The only day I have, right now. And it's mine to do with as I choose.
I choose to be happy. I choose to look around me and find the joy in today. I choose to be grateful for the people in my life, the work that I do, and the life that I lead. I choose to be thankful that, when I go shopping, there is a hand holding mine. Someone to help me choose the groceries and then carry them in the house. Someone to talk to when I have nothing to say.
And my friend's response added the rest:
”Oh yes yes yes.....A mentor told me some years ago.....to take the tasks that I begrudge be it laundry, cleaning, just what ever & change it to "I get to......do that!!!”
And so it is.....so many things I get to do. So many days I have done my best. So many more things I want to do. So many joys still left to experience....
And Tomorrow is another day.
You are so lucky to have friends. Friends read your blog, comment, leave feedback, and support you. Friends are there for you. It's not just a responsibility, it's a valuable gift. I only wish I had such a "responsibility". Good for you!
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