I am very blessed to have surrounded myself throughout my life with some very encouraging and positive people. Over time, God has removed some for some reason or another and at this point in my life I feel I have a few, quality, trustworthy people that I know I can count on when I'm feeling down. In no particular order of importance, they are:
My neighbor, Diane.
Diane has only lived next door to me for a little over a year and I confess, by nature, I'm not a very neighborly person. I tend to keep to myself a good bit as far as people in my neighborhood go. Especially since that weirdo came into our house last year! But somehow or another, I got to talking to her one day. We exchanged phone numbers and why I can't remember. One day, she called and asked if I could take her to the doctor. She was too sick to drive. I had already lost my job at that point and didn't mind taking her. A few nights later, she was taken by ambulance to the ER and I rode with her. I sat next to her bedside for several hours until her son took me home. Since then, we have become close. Despite our 22 year age difference, I can tell her anything! She's funny and quite giving. When my washer quit working she told me to come use hers anytime. She lets the dogs stay there sometimes when I need to get them out of the house for whatever reason (carpet cleaners etc). And she lets me use her Wi-Fi! Since we share a backyard, I have our grass cut when needed and we borrow things from each other like eggs, milk, etc. just like normal neighbors do. But she's become more than just my neighbor. She reminds me of all that I have going for me which makes me feel good. She's there when I need to vent about something and she's very encouraging.
My friend, Theresa.
Theresa and I went to high school together but we weren't close. We got to know each other a few years ago through mutual friends and she has been a true gift to me. A licensed massage therapist, when I was going through cancer, she often pushed the radiation out of my body which helped me to feel so much better. She also is a good sounding board when I'm having struggles and tells me all the time that I'm an amazing person and that God has a great plan for me. She is a true caregiver at heart and I admire her in so many ways. Her husband Tim is amazing as well.
My guy friends, Joey & Craig.
Also high school classmates but these two are a riot. Both married (not to each other, haha), I'm like their little sister (or sometimes older sister, depending on the situation). We share a lot of humor and if I'm feeling down, comments from these two are sure to lift my mood. They are downright hilarious and will go to great lengths to cheer me up!
I have many, many other friends who are encouraging--Lorie, Rhonda, Kim, EQ, my sisters, church friends, etc. I am a very blessed woman!
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