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An article I
read indicated that a person my age or older was lucky to have one BFF. I guess
I’m more fortunate than most because I have several BFFs plus other friends and
lots of acquaintances. This is how I identify my groups.
A BFF is
someone you see on a regular basis, with whom you lunch, attend various events,
help out, support and love a whole bunch. In turn, they provide their love and
support. This kind of friendship cannot be bought and as that old credit card
commercial used to exclaim, “It’s priceless.”
There are other friends I don’t
see very often, but whenever we do get together, it’s as though we just saw
each other a few days ago instead of weeks or months. There was always the
potential for us to become BFFs, but location, time, energy, life demands prevent
that possibility. Still, I deeply value and love these people and appreciate
what our relationships bring to my life.
Finally, there’s the
acquaintances. Some, I see regularly, but we don’t lunch or do other stuff
together, i.e., the folks in my fitness class. Others are sort of in passing. We
run into each other, chat for a bit to catch up and go on our ways. I always
rejoice and feel good about those interactions.
I’m extremely
grateful to have all these folks in my life. Each and every one is a favorite in
one way or another. I value each for their love, support, concern, care,
talent, energy, and kindness. Each one brings a richness to my life for which I’m
always grateful.