my grandma at age 98
My grandmother was one of the kindest, happiest and loving people I knew.
She was a friend to all. She was the type of person who took in a neighbor's child on weekdays to get him off to school because the child's mother had to leave for work early in the morning. She gave to everyone, all the time, with no strings attached.
My mother learned from her and showed my sister and I, through example how to be a good friend. She talked to us about friendship. It was from this springboard that I set my standards for friendship. Lately I have been reflecting on the value of this.
What would I do without my best friends?
I have women in my life that I can turn to when things are really rough.
I can call them and cry and get comforted.
I can see them after a year and pick up where we left off.
I can tell them anything with no judgement.
They try to help me in any way they can.
These women are my tribe.
Most of them don't know one another.
They are scattered all over the globe.
Some are relatives including my mother and sister.
Thank you ladies. You keep me going.
You know who you are.
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And thank you Grandma and Mom, for the example. I set the bar high, and yet I still have found some gems in my life.
