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Circles of Friends
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“Women, more alike than different, connected in the circle of life, mothers & daughters, sisters & friends, standing tall, together.”
Marlene Moore Gordon
Growing up I had many girlfriends, but only one best friend. As I matured I realized the tremendous value of having a variety of good women friends because each one offers their own special gifts. Today I am blessed to have several circles of women friends, some are intricately connected within the same group, and others consist of just me and that one single person. In every case, each friend is unique and holds her place in my life and in my heart.
I know which friend I can call upon for a visit to a museum or a few mile hike. I am sure who will do a great job of critiquing my writing, and who will offer the best personal advice. I have learned who I can call upon for a favor and who will volunteer without my ever asking.
I know some new friendships will grow stronger over time while others will fade because they simply serve a specific need for each other for a certain period. No matter how deep the level of my friendships may be, they all enrich my life.
Still my smallest most precious circle of friends are those who I know will last a lifetime. They are the few I could call at 3 am. and would do their best to help me if I needed them. Whether my circles consist of just me and one friend, several friends with similar interests or my dearest friends I need them all to stand next to me and to walk with me. I do my best to do the same for them. We are all stronger and happier when we are standing tall together.
Do you know the value of women friends in your life? Share your experiences regarding the circles of friends you have created that enrich your life. 
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1 Comment
Well said. I don’t have a huge circle of friends…as I got older I sort of weeded out the serious ones who would stand by me through everything and then the “other” ones. I like it this way. I know who I can rely on, there are no surprises and we all know where we stand with one another. I think it’s really hard as you get older, for women anyways, to make friends easily. Sure we can make friends, but lifetime pour your heart out to friends? I’m not sure…I’ve stuck with my tried and true ones. Great post!