The Gift of Friendship (Day 2)

I have to say that after yesterday, I had a hard time finding something as exciting as the pot. I had heard that a friend of mine that I have not seen in a long time had just ended a nine year relationship. I was in a nine year relationship from 1997 to 2006. I know how badly it hurt and how lonely I felt when it ended. It was as if my world crumbled around me. I decided to text her and invite to my house for a visit. Although we were friends for many years she had never been to my house. She was happy to hear from me and said she would be over shortly. As I straightened up my house I was trying to remember if we had ever hung out just the two of us, and we never did. I knew that she was in need of a friend and I could sympathize with what she was feeling. Failure of a nine year relationship almost killed me. There were days that I couldn't get out of my bed, or if I did get out of bed I just laid on the couch and cried all day. I felt alone and thought my future was hopeless. I started to think about how this could be my gift for the day. I wanted to be conscious of listening and offering my advice when needed. As my friend pulled up I was excited about catching up and showing her my house. She came in and we instantly started talking about rebuilding your life. I had told her about how difficult it was to start over alone at 30. I also told her that here I was still alone, 3 years after my break up and I have a whole new life. There were times when she cried and talked about how difficult it has been for her these past few days. She said she was so happy to hear from me and she could really use a friend. Especially one that is around and has time to spend with her. Most of her friends are married or in serious relationships and don't have time to hang out with her. She ended up staying close to 4 hours, and we both enjoyed eachothers company so much. I'm happy that I could give her my support and advice. We already have plans to get together again this week. Another happy day of giving!! Can't wait for
tomorrow!!