This has been a week I thought would never end. By the time Wednesday arrived, it seemed that Friday would never get here, and now it has. It was just another ordinary week in just another ordinary life.
This week I was able to catch up with my good friend, Fritz. We often communicate over email or sometimes on the phone, but this time we sat down for lunch. It was a quick lunch, but we were able to talk and visit in person, something we haven’t done since last summer. Our visit reminded me to always be grateful for the gift of friendship. My friendship with Fritz is a special friendship. In fact, I count an email I received from him a couple of months ago as one of the most special I’ve ever received, as he was sharing thoughts with me about the changes going on in my life. I am so grateful for the friendship we share, although quite often not in person, it’s a blessing to have him in my life.
The weather forecast for this weekend is for snow and very cold weather. While snow would be nice to see, as I was walking to lunch today, I saw a few homeless people, and I thought of how fortunate I am to have a warm place to come home to every night. I know it is something that I absolutely take for granted most of the time, as I believe we all do, if we are truly being honest.
Here’s my confession: This week was rather ho-hum to me, yet I know that no matter how mundane my week, I have so many more blessings to consider than adversities. The key is to learn to keep my attitude in check. The key is to always keep a heart full of gratitude rather than grumpiness. I have so many people in my life who genuinely care about me. That alone makes me one of the richest people in the world. And, I am so grateful.
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To me there are times when we lose sight of who we are and what our purpose really is, but it is the friendships a person has that allows him to focus on what is important. I guess you could say the same for us. While we visit, more-so electronically, I still feel you close by and always willing to guide me in a safe direction. And because of who you are and what you mean to me makes it easy for me to love you for who you are. I have read through many of your confessions and although I have not responded on here, it has been amazing to see you grow through writing, not only here but also through our conversations. To me, it is your willingness to look at yourself and realize your self worth that has made it possible for you to come out of the shadow and into the light of your own life. I am proud of you and want you to know that I will be here for you. Never forget, you are loved. ~Fritz~
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