As summer begins to ebb, I reflect on its events. One of the joys of this summer was the friends with whom I connected. Some of them in my home, some in their home and some along the way. I am blessed with amazing friends filled with depth, love, care and understanding.
Today I spent the majority of the day with a friend of 22 years. Our connection with each other spans multiple components of our lives - including the challenges of surviving abusive childhoods. Today we gathered to spend time with a mutual friend who is dying of a terrible disease of the brain stem. It is so sad to watch her decline. My friend is much closer to her then I am. I try to be present for both of them. Thank G-d for friends - at all times, but especially at times like these.
I hope that my summer of friends will continue into the fall, even if our connections are a combination of in person, on the phone, on Skype or Google phone through Gmail. Technology allows us to connect easier and continue our friendships.
Your grateful survivor thriver.
It was so great to "see" you at my blog recently, Leah. It's been such a long time since I first discovered your wonderful writing and sharing. Sorry it took me a while to get back over here and leave my comment. The fall is a difficult time of trauma anniversaries and triggers, so I'm a little slow at the moment.
ReplyDeleteI like your new blog layout and I'm so happy that you are still blogging!