Friendship

The most beautiful discovery true friends make is that they can grow separately without growing apart.  

~Elisabeth Foley

This evening my husband, son and I went to a friends home and spent the whole evening there.  They have three young girls who are absolutely beautiful and adorable.  My son loves their middle child.  They are two peas in a pod.

Two brothers with their daughter/niece.

This evening was such a glorious time.  It really made me appreciate the friendships in my life that are easy and fun.  They don't require much maintenance and when we get together it's always a good laugh and some wonderful advice.  It is so encouraging being a parent and wife, to be supported and in the midst of another thriving and successful family.  I can't imagine going through all of these dramatic life changes without their support and guidance.  We have been blessed by many wonderful examples of healthy families.  A healthy friendship that can grow separately without growing apart is truly a friendship that will last a lifetime.  

I believe that healthy relationships at this point in my life, are ones that don't have great expectations.  I love my friends deeply.  They are such an important part of my life.  But I don't have a whole lot of time to call them or go to coffee and chit chat.  I have a little one who goes straight for the glass in every shop and loves to throw everything that enters the palm of his hand.  

So my evening post is simply going to be a shout out to all the wonderful family and friends in my life.  Thank you for respecting my time and never putting pressure on me.  I love you all dearly.