Friendships

Hello readers! Happy New Year to all! It's been a pretty busy several weeks for me. I have been in transition and trying to get life in place for my son and myself! I just wanted to share some thoughts I had this morning about friendship. 

We all have them. I hope everyone has a few good friends, at least. I had a conversation with my son about friends and how to know who is and who isn't your friend. He is only 8. At 8, that innocence won't let you see through someone else's true intentions. In conversation, I held my hand up and explained to him that as he gets older, his true friends will be counted on his one hand.

It got me to thinking about my own friendships over the years. I have some friends that I've known and been tight with since I was a little girl. In my 33 years of living, they have shown what true friendship is like. Then I've had friendships that have grown apart. Though it hurt, God does know what's best for us and what we need in every season. Speaking of seasons, I had quite a few seasonal friendships. Unfortunately, because I hold on so tightly to people, the fall out was pretty bad. Overall, they aren't bad people.  The friendship for what it was, was great. It may not have lasted forever but it was necessary for the time and place we were all in.

Overall, cherish each friendship. Know who is truly your friend and who isn't. And most importantly, take away the lessons you need from them.  And finally, the true friends you have, don't let them go.