Friendships

Friendships are as vital to women as breathing is. We cling to our relationships. We may love our husbands to pieces, but it’s the women in our lives we turn to when our hearts are broken and we need encouragement and advice.





I mean absolutely no disrespect to my husband. He truly is the most important earthly relationship I have. But, that relationship has its limits.



He does not think the way I do. He does not have the same gamut of emotions that flow through his being every time there is a crisis. He doesn’t even worry the same way as I do. How can I expect him to understand when my emotions are everywhere, our lives are falling apart (that’s the dramatic side of me coming forth) and I just need someone to say, I know exactly how you feel, I’ve been there.





True, he may be exactly where I am at the very same time I am, but he still doesn’t get it. Never has. Never will. It’s just the facts and I have come to accept them.



But, give me a phone and a friend and in ten minutes, I’ll be feeling better. Guaranteed. That too is a fact.





Women know when to cry with you, when to listen and when to call your butt on the carpet and tell you how it is. We just know. I can’t explain it. And if you are a woman, you understand exactly what I am saying.



The good news is, God created us. He knew what he was doing when he gave us emotions and tears and drama. All those things add up to being a great nurturer, not only for our children, but also for our friends.





This past couple of weeks I have needed my friends and thankfully, they have come through. Like they always do. I have awesome friends. I have friends who pray for me, encourage me and lend a hand when they are able.





Today, I want to just say thank you to my friends. The women in Sisters in Cahoots are some of the greatest friends a woman can have. I feel as if I could share anything and they would care enough to cry with me, listen or set me straight. It’s not every relationship that is that tight.





Ladies, thank you for being the friends that you are. I am very grateful for each of you and I pray that God blesses you for being the faithful friends he has called you to be.



Love you all!

Darlene






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