F - Four Friends: I have only four, so "F" seemed fitting :) All but one stood up for the Hubs and I at our wedding. I only knew the forth for about five months before we got married, so I didn't that it was appropriate to ask her. Looking back, maybe I should have, after all, we are still good friends...and I only have four.
It is amazing how one determines how many people they will have in their lives. I look at my mother and see her with all of these people in her life. Some days, I am envious, most days, not. It is SO much work to be a good friend. A majority of the people she is friends with now, she has known for my entire life. We're talking a lot of 30+ year long friendships. Of that part, I am envious. The other stuff, remembering people's kids' names, birthdays, comforting them when sad or going through a family crisis...those days I can live without. Maybe I am too selfish of a person? Maybe I require too much in return? Either way, I hope that I can keep these four people close to me and make more friends someday.
It is amazing how one determines how many people they will have in their lives. I look at my mother and see her with all of these people in her life. Some days, I am envious, most days, not. It is SO much work to be a good friend. A majority of the people she is friends with now, she has known for my entire life. We're talking a lot of 30+ year long friendships. Of that part, I am envious. The other stuff, remembering people's kids' names, birthdays, comforting them when sad or going through a family crisis...those days I can live without. Maybe I am too selfish of a person? Maybe I require too much in return? Either way, I hope that I can keep these four people close to me and make more friends someday.
