I am privileged to count among my closest friends a small group of extraordinary women. Today’s essay is a tribute to two of these women. I sometimes wonder where I would be without them.
10. Friendship: Write about being friends with someone.
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Ours was not an unlikely friendship.
In fact, anyone would expect us to get on like a house on fire.
What surprised us both was just how strong a connection we each felt.
You came to sit with me at my desk.
You were supposed to brief me on your job and how we would collaborate.
We were supposed to talk for half an hour.
An hour and a half later, we had to be reminded we were at work.
That first conversation left us both impressed.
I was impressed by your talents,
Your liveliness,
Your loveliness,
Your wit,
And your open heart.
You must have felt the same,
Because since that day I have enjoyed your friendship.
A friendship that has enriched my life.
Merci mon amie! Je t’aime!
Thursday my dear friend called to say she felt useless.
The baby was fussing, she couldn’t get anything done.
Saturday morning my mother took ill.
Saturday afternoon, I hopped in the car, almost nine months pregnant.
Saturday night my mother died, just before I could make it to her side.
Sunday morning my brothers arrived.
Monday morning we visited the funeral home, the clinic and the church.
Monday at noon I went into labor.
Monday afternoon, just before 5pm, my son was born.
Tuesday, my dear friend rode in like the cavalry.
Baby in stroller, diaper bag on her back, lasagne in hand, carry-on suitcase with maternity clothes & baby clothes dragging behind.
My dear friend. Some days you may feel useless.
But every day you mean the world to me.
Love you my friend !!!