Monday September 1, 2008
Category: The Spirit of Weight LossThe Influence of Friends
The Beatles sang, “I get by with a little help from my friends,” and I know that’s true. My friends mean so much to me, I would be lost without their care and interest in me, and me in them. Recently, one of my best friends, Todd, told me that what he liked was me, just the way I am, not dining out or in sharing a glass of fine wine. That meant so much to me. What do your friends mean to you?
Define what the word "friend" means. Then write about your best friend and how that person has cared for you, and you for them. You can write about a current best friend, or one from the past – let the words flow lovingly out of you.
--Norris Chumley
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Friends know the worst about you and still love you. They provide strength and draw strength. I've known my best friend for 36 years. We've gone through 3 divorces, the death of two parents, various surgeries, illness, the birth of 4 children, great trips together and lots of goofy things. We have said wonderfully supportive things to each other...and also some very hurtful things, as we are both strong and opinionated.
One of the best things we do for each other is recognition of our shared history. And taking anything that comes. I remember a particulary dark time in my life when I sent letters just pouring out my depression. She would read them and just call to make sure I was OK and hadn't done anything drastic. She serves as a good example for me. At this point in her life, she is healthy and at a good, healthy weight. When I saw her a few weeks ago (we live hundreds of miles apart), it reminded me of how I used to look, and what I enjoyed (I put this weight on 8 years ago during very difficult emotional times) and gave me some inspiration. Yet she doesn't judge the fact that I have said a million times over the last 8 years that I'm going to lose this weight.
I do the same for her...at another point in our lives, I was the one who was at a healthy weight and she took it off. I'll send flowers, just something unexpected. I know she helps others so much that sometimes she forgets to take care of herself, so I help her do that. And I remind her to take care of herself.
Posted by: Harristwd | September 3, 2008 11:29 AM
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