Day 14

It's actually really late on Day 13 or really early on Day 14, depending on how you look at it. : ) For me, it's more like Saturday night. I've had a rough day, after talking to my sister, and I've seen it turn into a better day when Robert and Sandy came over. Lots of fun - those two. And things got even better when I was able to talk to one of my old friends tonight. I had forgotten how much I loved talking to Danielle. It was funny to discover that even though so many years had passed, our lives had taken such parallel paths. We both married older men, we both became mother to some amazing girls, we both have worked toward great relationships with our fathers, and we both struggle with our relationships with our sister. It's a wonderful feeling to talk about things and hash the emotions and fears with someone who knows exactly what you mean. Someone who's been there. I'm so thankful that Danielle and I have this second chance to be close again, and it makes me realize how sorry I am that we didn't keep in touch all those years ago. I have a feeling that we could have been a great comfort to each other. I hate that so much time has passed, but at least we have from now on to make the effort to be there for each other and enjoy our friendship.

I hope you girls will take today's post and understand what I'm telling you. You don't want to live with the regrets of the past. You will find friends in your lifetime - true friends I pray. And there will come a time, when life gets busy and it will become more difficult to find the time. I'm hoping that you girls will remember that it's worth it to stay in touch with the friends you care about, who care about you. Don't let life get so busy that you don't take your friends with you. That's what I did; I allowed my busy life to sweep me along and I forgot to take my friends with me. And today we're all so scattered  and involved with our own lives. We keep in touch a bit now and then, but it's not like it was before. Because we have drifted away from each other. I hope you don't allow that to happen in your friendships. They are so important; you never know when that friend will need you or when you'll need them. If you've drifted away from each other, how will you know when that time comes? Trust me, my girls - you'll never regret making the effort to stay close to your friends.  I love you girls so much and I want a better life for you than I had. I guess it's that way for most parents. I don't want you to make my mistakes - I want you to use them to make better choices. What an easier road it will be if you only take my advice to heart. Live beautifully girls and live selflessly.

Song of the Day: "My Old Friend" by Tim McGraw ( Just realized yesterday's was Tim McGraw too. LOL!)