My friend, Kimber, shared with me a talk she had with her almost teenage daughters. It was honest and insightful. Even as adults we need reminding what real, true friendships look like. I know Kimber’s daughters were encouraged and I know you will be as much as I have been.
“I have had a heart to heart talk with two of my kids this week about real, raw friendship.
The sustainable kind of friendship that lasts far beyond a season of life or a common interest.
A friendship that says to the other person through every day actions, I may not always get you, but I’ve always got your back.
A friendship that can say when (not if) I mess up and you see my flawed nature, I know you will still stand by me.
A friendship that says I love you and am interested in you for who you are, not what I can potentially gain from knowing you. If you should become famous, influential, or important, I will treasure you for the regular you I loved before anyone knew your name, and if you are never anything other than an average citizen, I will be proud to tell the world that you are my friend!
A friend that says I want to really invest in your life….know what makes you tick, what ticks you off, what makes you scared, what makes you cry and laugh uncontrollably!
A friend that can say I care enough about you to hold you accountable in areas that truly matter, but I recognize your need to share your struggles and frustrations without constant or self-righteous correction. I am safe with you and you with me!
These gems are not typically found by the dozen – more like a rare few in a lifetime, and they are worth the patience it takes to discover them.”
If you have a special friend you might want to contact her today and thank her for the special relationship you share.
About Page Hughes
Page Hughes is a Jesus loving party girl who is always ready to have fun! She has been married to Dr. Les Hughes for over 30 years and they reside in Alabaster, Alabama. Les and Page have been blessed with 4 amazing children and 4 fabulous grand children who are the source of many great illustrations. Page loves people well through ministering to their hurts, cooking delicious meals, and partying with the purpose of leading others to a deeper relationship with Jesus. Page’s goal in life is to go to heaven when she dies and take as many people as she can with her.
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