The 5 of us had never all been together before, even though—w/ the addition of a few others—they've been a part of almost all of my life.
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It was so nice to just sit back and take it all in, watching people who are so important to me enjoying one another's company.
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It was also a great reminder of how lucky I am to have such incredible, loving, supportive friends—& friendships that have lasted so long.
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The four people at that table know me — my ups & downs, failings & flaws — and they've always been there, since I met each of them.
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#tbt on IG & FB as a bit of a joke, since it was just Monday, but, between them, they represent my past 20 years. -
Two of them have known me since undergrad, two more recently but still since before 2010. They are friendships that have lasted.
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Such friendships are so important. Monday night was a reminder of the power of such friendships. They are powerful and comforting.
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They are also grounding and simple. When my ego is getting the better of me, I need only find a good friend to help remind me that I am me.
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That's so important! They can be proud of me without reservation—while also making certain that I remember some humility and gratitude.
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Those 4 & a few others are here in this world to do that for me—along w my family, of course—& I'm just so grateful to have them in my life.
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So, that's what I'm thinking about and grateful for tonight. Now, tho, it's bedtime. ... Night, all, and let us be good to one another.
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