tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post1275386717824297967..comments2023-10-28T05:33:15.060-05:00Comments on The Writing Playground: That's What Friends Are ForMarilyn Puetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16073134550080890157noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-57043010630133287242010-01-14T20:15:50.891-06:002010-01-14T20:15:50.891-06:00I hate to say it but I don't have many friends...I hate to say it but I don't have many friends anymore. When I married years ago we all kind of went our separate ways.<br />When I became a mother I threw myself into that role. Now that the girls are grown it has turned into me taking care of my aging mother.<br />My husband is my best friend. My best girlfriend I had while the kids were growing up finds herself in the same boat as I am with taking care of the parents.<br />I have a handful of good friends on the internet that I have met over the past 8 years.<br />WE always seem to rally for each other in crisis and good times.gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16340695421297618723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-75624784017370026032010-01-14T11:11:52.294-06:002010-01-14T11:11:52.294-06:00This is my favorite post so far and I have 3 out o...This is my favorite post so far and I have 3 out of 6. My childhood friend is still on my speed dial and when she is available we talk, she has 2 jobs so time is limited. I have a new friend who is also qualified as a younger friend as 10 years age difference, she is my cousin and we chat when time permits for her as single mom and when she is not working has things planned with her daughter. My other younger friend lives near Dallas Texas so at this point we are email and Facebook friends but do still keep in touch. <br />I used to have a spiritual friend but over the years due to moving away and losing touch no longer do, since not a church goer anymore due to life and job duties have to make do with appreciating the beauty provided by God in nature and it soothes my soul more than any service have ever attended!Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02181111718630957098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-34332775286306156932010-01-13T22:00:21.360-06:002010-01-13T22:00:21.360-06:00I have 4 of these friends also. Gosh, I love all o...I have 4 of these friends also. Gosh, I love all of my friends they are so nice and would help me out if I needed them. I loved your blog today!Michele L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15827059770508809460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-25832017374778647522010-01-13T21:01:13.159-06:002010-01-13T21:01:13.159-06:00I have about four of these! I still keep in touch ...I have about four of these! I still keep in touch with a friend that I meet when I was four years old. We were like sister's back then but we still keep in touch today!Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06924888528166831610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-54254922155897223762010-01-13T12:28:57.969-06:002010-01-13T12:28:57.969-06:00Hmm. I don't keep up with childhood friends ve...Hmm. I don't keep up with childhood friends very well. Years away from home, moving around a lot, took care of that, I'm afraid. Unless I can count my brother and sister (who are friends, relatives or not. :-)) there's no one who fits into that category. But I'm pretty good on the other five. Not *close* friends with any of the DH's buds, but there are a couple I'd call friends. <br /><br />Interesting. I never thought to divide my friends into categories and see what was missing. But I can definitely see how each type brings something different to the table. <br /><br />LJLinda Winstead Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09870355400804918712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-87723921089342194592010-01-13T09:26:18.579-06:002010-01-13T09:26:18.579-06:00I think new friends is really the hardest category...I think new friends is really the hardest category for me. I may be an extrovert but I find comfort and security in the group of friends that I've got which means I rarely go out with the idea of finding more. I need to work on that. And the workout friend. <br /><br />InstigatorKira Sinclair - AKA Instigatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14274056066229852126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-10032621264010151352010-01-13T08:58:58.070-06:002010-01-13T08:58:58.070-06:00I think we're all looking pretty good in the f...I think we're all looking pretty good in the friends department.<br /><br />I agree about moving making it difficult to form new friendships and making you reluctant to do so. Been there, done that for a while.Playground Monitorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07444337591281145863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-5069907990506814772010-01-13T08:42:12.237-06:002010-01-13T08:42:12.237-06:00Does this mean I need to go find these friends if ...Does this mean I need to go find these friends if I can't check the box? I barely have time for the friends I have *now* -- how will I make time for new ones?<br /><br />Unless "acquaintances" can count. More than strangers, but not what I'd call real friends -- those I have and I could pick up a few more, if I needed to...Problem Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01456049865200737618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-32933823940143044392010-01-13T08:16:14.458-06:002010-01-13T08:16:14.458-06:00I have four -- maybe five -- of the six. Five if ...I have four -- maybe five -- of the six. Five if you count persuading your husband to walk with you ever day now that he is retired as a work-out buddy. I count you Children and other young members of HOD as my young friends. And although they are family, I think of my daughter and daughter-in-law as my young friends, too. My closest and dearest friend is my cousin. She and I have been best friends since we were in diapers. I have a new friend and several old friends with whom I have reconnected in the past year. Friends are a huge part of my life and some who are near and dear to me don't necessarily fit into any specific category. They're sort of friends for all sesaons.Maven Beverly Bartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09979187575817283965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-5779811593825563642010-01-13T07:50:31.276-06:002010-01-13T07:50:31.276-06:00I definitely struggle with the new friend thing. A...I definitely struggle with the new friend thing. As an introvert, I have a difficult time letting new people into my circle. They practically have to fall into my lap and really click. I'm not going to go searching for them. So that's a tough one. <br /><br />I had lunch yesterday with a woman who has been my friend since I was 12. She was my youth pastor at that age and we've been through babies (hers and then mine), marriage (she was one of my bridesmaids), job and church changes, her kids leaving the nest, and many life shake-ups. We don't get to see each other often, but when we do it is as if we were never apart. I love her very much and am so grateful to have that person who knows me so well and still loves me. :)<br /><br />AngelAngelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010424240956906870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-91949202559496435162010-01-13T07:46:30.088-06:002010-01-13T07:46:30.088-06:00I have most of these. I'm still close with a f...I have most of these. I'm still close with a friend I've had since 5th grade. We don't have to talk often to stay that way, either. We just are.<br /><br />HOD helps with the new friends. There's always new people.<br /><br />I have a workout friend. We have, however, taken a winter hiatus since we walk outside.<br /><br />Because of the way my high school was, a lot of my friends were in the class under me, so several of them are younger. That's probably it though, cause I'm usually the baby.<br /><br />DB's friends... well, we try, but he does much better (now, at least) socializing with my friends and their husbands.<br /><br />I guess I'm lacking on spiritual friends. I'm just not in that place. I have been, I'm just not now.Andrea Laurence AKA Smarty Pantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13518751514879244662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-75507223625734157142010-01-13T07:11:14.688-06:002010-01-13T07:11:14.688-06:00I guess I have about 4 of these. But the problem ...I guess I have about 4 of these. But the problem for me has always been the lifestyle - moving around means you lose touch, and it also means you are reluctant to form new ties because you know you'll be leaving them too. I struggle with that, even though I'm planted now. If I seem stand-offish sometimes, it's habit more than anything. Habit due to years of moving and starting over. Makes it hard to let down your guard enough to connect.<br /><br />But I definitely value all my HOD friends! They enrich my life. :)Lynn Raye Harrishttp://www.lynnrayeharris.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-2947243011290907382010-01-13T06:02:57.224-06:002010-01-13T06:02:57.224-06:00I have an old friend from grade school. Still get...I have an old friend from grade school. Still get together with her when we can. She'll be my friend until one of us dies.<br /><br />I have a new friend, a casual acquaintance who has gradually become more.<br /><br />I have a work-out friend: Molly, my Golden Retriever. She gets me out for a walk about every two hours.<br /><br />I have a spiritual friend. I don't meditate as much as I'd like, but I pray every day even if it's just a simple "Thank you." I need to get more involved, though.<br /><br />I have younger friends :-).<br /><br />Not so sure about number 6. My husband's friends tend to be fishermen, and they're a group unto themselves. So maybe half a check-mark on this one.<br /><br />So I guess I'm at five and a half. And this doesn't count the very dear friends who aren't in these categories but who make up a huge part of my life.Maven Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01191207825985417403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-9918956224244987862010-01-13T01:00:47.345-06:002010-01-13T01:00:47.345-06:00I have 4 out of the 6, too. It's always excit...I have 4 out of the 6, too. It's always exciting to meet new people and I cherish my old friends, ones that I met in school and at work.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13040629694490652973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-16988888330145153492010-01-13T00:20:46.032-06:002010-01-13T00:20:46.032-06:00Morning girls
I tick four of those boxes.
I don&...Morning girls<br /><br />I tick four of those boxes.<br /><br />I don't have a work-out friend, I prefer to do that myself for 'thinking' time.<br />And I've lost touch with my childhood friends due to relocating sixteen times (yes, sixteen) with my husband's job.<br /><br />The upside is I have many, many close friends dotted around the world.<br /><br />Great Blog.<br /><br />ChristineCC MacKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09903422375744085705noreply@blogger.com