Friends

I went to dinner with a couple of girlfriends last night. We had a great time! We went to the Melting Pot- had a few drinks and ate WAY too much! It was one of those really great evenings where you laugh a lot, cry a little and just talk, talk, talk. I think we even scared the waiter a little- he would just walk by our table and shake his head.

I am finding great comfort and joy in my girlfriends. It's funny. I haven't had many close girlfriends in my life. I've never lacked for friends- or acquaintences- but there have been very few close girlfriends that I really trusted. I'm not sure why that is... in high school I think I was too wrapped up in Joe, in college I was just too busy, and following college for some reason most of my close friends were guys. Then I had kids- and then I was a principal and flat out just didn't have time for any friends at all. But, in the past few years I have developed some close friendships- and those friendships have really enriched my life.

On the drive home, when I was flipping radio stations, I heard this song. Might be a little cliche, but the lyrics really jumped out at me. Let's just say it was after 11 and I was driving down the freeway with the windows and moonroof open singing at the top of my lungs...

Sometimes in our lives

We all have pain

We all have sorrow

But if we are wise

We know that there's always tomorrow

Lean on me, when you're not strong

And I'll be your friend

I'll help you carry on

For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need

Somebody to lean on

Please swallow your pride

If I have things you need to borrow

For no one can fill those of your needs

That you won't let show

You just call on me brother, when you need a hand

We all need somebody to lean on

I just might have a problem that you'd understand

We all need somebody to lean on

Here's a thank you to all my friends- male and female- from all the different parts of my life. Thanks for making my life a richer and better place.