People are not meant to “do life”
alone, we are meant to live in community with others. Friends and relationships are a huge part of
our lives. Independence may be something
we claim, or even strive for, but we all know that we can’t be totally autonomous. We need support and advice from friends. The socialization of interacting and sharing
life with others, true friendship, is a huge part of life. In addition, friendship is a two way street;
it is as much about being a friend to someone as it is about having a
friend. Some friends come and go; others
become fixtures in our lives for a lifetime.
Certain friends are placed in our lives at specific times for specific
needs. My life has been blessed with wonderful friendships, many of those have
sustained career and family changes over numerous years. I can only hope to have been a friend to
others in the way described by this insightful young girl.
True
friends are the ones who see the pain in your eyes,
when everybody else is fooled by your smile.
--Kimmy Robbins, (14 years old)
when everybody else is fooled by your smile.
--Kimmy Robbins, (14 years old)
