Happy Quote Friday everyone!
On this Friday, as I enjoy my time with BDF in Florida, during our “epic” girlie-weekend, I thought the most fitting quote would be about friendship. She is one of my best friends, one of my closest friends, and one of the small circle of friends that I trust completely. Going through something as life-defining and life-altering as divorce has taught me a lot about who my true friends are, and this quote wraps it up quite nicely:
“Friendship is what gets you through the bad times and helps you enjoy the good times”
My friends have been amazing – they always have – but throughout the last year and a half, they have truly gone above and beyond to make me feel loved, valued, and truly worth being me, staying me, and not changing, just encouraging my growth as I go. They’ve been there for me through all of this, while not feeling overburdening, or, overburdened, for that matter, and I truly believe that friendship should be natural and flowing, and not “work” or “upkeep” – and if it is, perhaps that friendship is not meant for the long term. These circle of friends – including BDF – are my extended family, and are my natural, valuable, loving friends and I wouldn’t be me, in part, without them.
…to the good times!! *cheers*
Love you all 
Happy weekend everyone!
April 9, 2010 at 10:11 am
Great quote. Cheers to you and enjoy your weekend!
April 9, 2010 at 10:17 am
Jolene, have tons of fun, eat, drink and be merry! Can’t wait to hear about the trip when you return.
April 9, 2010 at 6:43 pm
thanks ladies! having a blast!!
April 10, 2010 at 6:22 am
Wow Jo, I haven’t read any of this since you arrived. I am so excited that you are here! I am happy that you value our friendship as much as I do and I am glad that we’ve had each others’ long-distance shoulders to cry on in the last couple of years. Cheers to friendship Although, I doubt we really need anymore wine and sangria!
April 10, 2010 at 4:18 pm
XO my friend – I had a great time with you and Eric this weekend, and the trip came at exactly the right time. I’m so glad we’re friends, and such good friends after all we’ve both been through, even with the distance. Cheers to friendship, and there’s never too much wine and sangria
April 11, 2010 at 9:13 am
[...] Amy and I have that, and it’s something we’ve developed most heavily since our respective divorces, even though we’ve always been good friends since middle school. She’s devoted, honest, and truly cares for me, as do I for her. I’m lucky to have her as a friend, as with my small circle of friends…the ones that are there for you, getting through the bad times, and enjoying the good times! [...]
May 24, 2010 at 11:04 am
Fascinating…and I agree with all of it. Keep up the great work…I will undoubtedly be back shortly