Friends

Being a single person, it is easy to get into the mode of feeling lonely. Quiet evenings at home with no one but my little puppy Millie to talk to, do, sometimes become quite lonely. But as I think about my life and count my blessings, I am amazed at how God has blessed me, especially with such wonderful friends. I have realized, the lonely nights I spend at home are of my own doing. I can easily call up a friend for a chat or take a walk to say hello to a neighbor. The gift of gab was certainly bestowed to me in some form and I do not struggle with shyness for the most part. I can call up and ask if someone would mind me stopping by and I do have friends that don't care if I pop up on their doorstep any time of day. I think I have forgotten how to appreciate and give back to the terrific friends in my life. I have forgotten to be grateful and give praise and thanks to God for them. For my friends are a delight to me... all of them. They are encouragers, helpers, convictors, listeners, laughers, givers, and so much more to me.

Every once in awhile I am reminded how some people passing through this world do not have the blessing of close friends. They are truly the lonely ones. So when I dare to think I am lonely, just because I live alone... I will pray for them to find others to share their lives with. I can only hope that God will give them a blessing the size of mine in regards to true friends. I will then count my blessings and pick up the phone or send a card to one of my dearly beloved friends. For maybe, just maybe, even though they may not live alone... they may be having a lonely day. Perhaps I could be their reminder that they are loved and cherished.