A friend is one who knows you and loves you just the same. ~ Elbert Hubbard
You, the one who has seen me at my best and worst, and still stuck around. You, the one who I’ve partied with, shared a house with, cooked with, ate with, went on a crazy one-day road trip with, talked to, confided in, fought with, laughed with. It’s been more than 10 years but it doesn’t feel that long because when you have a good time together, time flies. I know we don’t see each other as much now (and very soon, not even as little as we do already, because you’re moving 4 hours drive away) but you are one of my best friends. I hope you know that, D.
I value the friend who for me finds time on his calendar, but I cherish the friend who for me does not consult his calendar. ~ Robert Brault
You, the one I met pretty late in life, you are my unexpected friend. Our only commonality then was becoming mothers at almost the same time. You, who have commiserated with me for hours over toddler difficulties and never once told me to shut up. You, who bring me nourishment at a time I needed it, both physically and emotionally. You, who brought me cake when I said I needed some, taking time out from your busy life to be there for me. Thank you, L, I’m glad I met you when I did.
It takes a long time to grow an old friend. ~ John Leonard
You, the one I’ve known nearly all my life (over 30 years!) you have the title of ‘oldest friend’ in my life. The years we were not in touch or together or talking may be far greater than the years we did spend picking up where we left off, but our friendship is something I’ve never questioned or doubted. I’m so glad we found time to reconnect these past few years. Here’s to another 30 or more years, M.
I’ll lean on you and you lean on me and we’ll be okay. ~ Dave Mathews Band
You, the one I’ve never met in person. We connected immediately when we read each others’ words. It’s like we were separated at birth (only that I’m years older than you). Through this keyboard and screen, we have formed a friendship that goes beyond distance and time differences. You, who I know I will meet someday and we will hug and talk like we’ve known each other all our lives, because it sure feels that way, K.
And yes, you all survived the great Facebook friend list cleanse of 2012.
Who’s your best friend?
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This makes me think of one of my favorite quotes-Good friends are hard to find, harder to leave and impossible to forget.
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Oh, good one, Robbie!
Well now I’m crying. I have found an amazing friend in you and I can’t thank you enough for always being there for me. We may live oceans apart, but you are always in my heart. I love you. xoxo
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Aw, Kimsley, I love you too! xoxo
Such a beautiful tribute to your friends!
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Thank you Barbara!
I love this, Alison. Friends are so important in life, but I think sometimes, it’s easy to lose sight of who are friends are with the advent of technologies that make “friendships” seem so easy and disposable. But whether online or off, real friendships are the same. They’re composed of people who genuinely care, respect, and adore one another.
Thank you Jessica. You’re right, technology does make friendship easy – easy to make, easy to break!
Oh this is lovely! I’ve got few friends but those that I have have a special place in my heart.
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It’s quantity over quality at my age!
As *always*, that was beautiful. I hope you aren’t tired of me saying that because it is typically my first response to your blogs! I have made a surprising and tight friendship with the woman who tutors my dyslexic son. She is a retired teacher, older than my own mother, and I love her like a BFF. We really “get” each other and are able to share in unexpected and connecting ways – we are kindred spirits. My very best friend, however, is and always will be my baby sister.
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I never mind when someone describes my posts are ‘beautiful’ – keep it coming!
So glad you have a BFF, we all need one. My sister is my absolute best friend too, goes without saying.
Oh, that is so very lovely! You have a perfect list of all the friends a woman needs.
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I do, I’m so lucky!
I love how when you have a true friend, it doesn’t matter how much time has passed. When you see/talk to each other again, it’s just like it’s always been. You’re very lucky to have your best friends.
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Yes! True friends can pick up right where they left off – that’s the beauty of it.
Love it…
and the Facebook cleanse… needs to happen every so often. Too much clutter is bad for the soul.
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Yes, exactly! I feel…. light (maybe even a little high).
I’m 44 now and I still have Friends that I met when I was Four. How freaky is that!
m.
Mark ‘s last awesome post..My Secret Garden
That’s because you’re irresistible. Truth.
Lovely.
So great to have people we can talk to and count on
Leighann ‘s last awesome post..Fighting Sharks in the Passport Office
It is. Absolutely.
This is so cool because I can put a name (or two) by each one of those descriptions of your friends. There are SO important in this life. Great post, my FRIEND! ;D
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Thank you Elaine. I’m glad you have good friends too – a girl needs her girlfriends!
This is so sweet! It’s amazing how our friendships can vary person to person but it all fits together so nicely.
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That is absolutely right! And you know something? None of these 4 ladies know each other. Weird, right?
I love this post. I’m having a tough time trusting my friends in real life right now. I’ve been hurt a lot lately and it’s been the friends that I have met through blogging that are holding me up, making me giggle and showing an enormous amount of support. I have 4 sisters that are my best friends, too.
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FOUR sisters? Lady, you are blessed. My sister is my absolute best friend
And I’m sorry your real life friends aren’t quite there for you – thank goodness for blogging besties!
Such blessings. I miss my friends.
Robin | Farewell Stranger ‘s last awesome post..Imagination and the Giant’s Forest
this was a beautiful tribute to your friends girl. absolutely loved it. hold on tight, because good solid friends are hard to find.
vanita ‘s last awesome post..The Busy Life
Hanging onto them SO TIGHT, it’s not funny
Oh so lovely – I work for a mental health friendship program – I am totally stealing your beautiful friendship quotes!
Steal away! I er, borrowed them anyway
Having jus spent the last two weeks with friends I love this piece resonated deeply with me. Beautiful. Thanks for the clear-eyed reminder. Erin
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Thank you Erin! And lucky you, spending 2 weeks with friends. I need to take more time out to be with mine.
I can relate to each and every one of these types of friends.
this is such a beautiful collection of letters and love to your very best friends.
(and yes, K is pretty damn awesome. I love bloggy besties!)
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I love how you saw this as love letters – I guess they are!
(bloggy besties are the best!)
Look at you all sappy! This is wonderful. Sometimes we forget to stop and tell our friends that we remember what they’ve done for us, and this is a great reminder.
Also, I love that you and K are close. One of the best gifts blogging ever gave me was a friend like a sister.
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Yes, occasionally, I do get all soft, squishy and sappy.
K is one of the best ‘outcomes’ of blogging that I’ve had.
Love this. Each of those different kind of friends really do come into your life at just the right moment, no?
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Yes, absolutely. I’m very lucky.
Two of my favorite things, quotes and friends. Nice job. And I LOVE that you included a DMB quote. I have friends from all walks of life and it’s interesting to see who sticks around for what.
Tonya ‘s last awesome post..This Time Last Year
Thanks Tonya! When I saw that DMB quote, I actually thought of you, remembering your love for them
No one knows you like your girl friends . . . they are the best!
You totally made me tear up on this one!
Erin ‘s last awesome post..Love/Hate Link Up
They certainly are!
What a lovely tribute to your friends.
Glad I survived the cleanse
Kiddothings ‘s last awesome post..Picnesday – Hmmm…
Thanks G!
Friends are truly the best. xo
tracy@sellabitmum ‘s last awesome post..Confidence
They are. I’m glad you’re my friend. xo
once again, you take every single emotion in me and make it WEEP out of me, this was so beautiful.
honestly, I just feel lucky to be your friend. TRULY and FOREVER.
xoxo
Kir ‘s last awesome post..Trifecta: At 33
And I, you. xo
Awww, this got me all teary-eyed. Beautiful, Alison.
Runnermom-jen ‘s last awesome post..Be Happy
Thank you, Jen.
Beautifully written, Alison. I can feel your love and how beautiful your friendships are.
Thank you Maureen. These particular friendships ARE beautiful.
So sweet. Friends are so important… old, new, in-between… they all matter. A wonderful post to your besties!!!
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Thank you Susi! They do matter. Friends are family we choose for ourselves after all, yes?
Love this post. Friends are so important!
Leslie ‘s last awesome post..Pardon My Absence…
They are, absolutely important.
Lovely.
Not sure I can pinpoint a *best* friend. Like you, I have a few different kinds of besties for different reasons. I like it that way.
Sue ‘s last awesome post..On Parenthood and Grime Blinders
It’s really the best way, isn’t it?
Although I was not mentioned here, I’m also flattered to have survived the Great Facebook Friend List Cleanse of 2012. If only because I know it means you either really like me or think my status updates are awesome (because I know we’re not related).
Kristin @ What She Said ‘s last awesome post..Thanks for the Mammaries
You, I really like. Your status updates are absolutely awesome. I’m keeping you around for a while, my friend!
As I was reading off your descriptions, I was ticking my own boxes of friends who meet each criteria…
We are lucky ladies indeed to love and be loved by such wonderful friends.
Thanks so much.
For the reminder.
For being my friend.
For keeping me on Facebook
XO
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I would NEVER unfriend you from Facebook. Ever. Pinky promise. xo
Beautiful!!
MonkeyMomma ‘s last awesome post..Car Carts and Bumper Stickers
Thank you so much!
I so needed to read this since I’m going through a rough time w/one of my closest friends. Thanks for this
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Oh Tina, sorry to hear that. I hope you work it out. xo
You’re so very lucky to have so many friend-loves in your life. xo
Galit Breen ‘s last awesome post..So Very Sorry
Friend-loves – yes, that! And I am blessed.
Also, thank YOU for being my friend. Truly.
You will have a great time with Assycakes when you finally meet her in person.
Jessica ‘s last awesome post..Practicing In Manual Photobomb
I know it!
I am so glad I made the cleanse. Whew…talk about meat sweats.
I need to give my FB a laxative for real.
Kimberly ‘s last awesome post..Secret Mommy-hood Confession Saturday
I could never unfriend you. Who else would say stuff like meat sweats?
I have a couple best friends from my church in NY and the one in Paris. I have a best friend from my old neighborhood who’s 12 years younger than me and as staunch a Muslim as I am a Christian, and yet we’re super close.
And I’m starting to make new ones here. But I get the sense that unless they live here for at least ten years there will always be a barrier to intimacy. The French can be hard to get to know.
Lady Jennie ‘s last awesome post..Deductive Reasoning
It’s fabulous when age, race and religion make no matter when it comes to being friends. That’s what it’s about!
Loved this post!!!
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