I borrow this quote from Pretty Women and I think how it fits, even though I am not a prostitute, I am not Julia Roberts and I am not in the least bit out to solicit Richard Gere.
I work on my friendships. I cultivate them intentionally, especially if I haven't had contact with a certain person in ages (you know who you are....). I invest in them, sometimes with as little as a note, call or coffee (or wine), most often with a little e-mail. I think about those people that I do not see for months, sometimes years...yet when we do get together, it's like no time has passed. And I think about tonight...some of my precious friends who got together to celebrate Christmas. My gal who went all out to lavish us with her fully decorated home, hot yummy dinner and hilarious gift exchange. My gal who always makes me laugh and is proud of it. My gal who jokes with me about making out under the mistletoe. My gal who lets me slap her behind, because it is so perfect and I am jealous. My gal who listens and encourages. My gals. My gals. I am so lucky to have my gals.
I may not be worthy. I may not give them as much as they give me. They don't care. They are still my gals. I am still thankful. And I own our friendships. I hold them close to me, I protect them. I will do anything for these gals. And I am privileged...blessed to have them in my life.
