Friends...

I just have a moment, but I wanted to reflect today on people. Specifically, people who come into our lives and leave deep impressions on our souls. One such person has been on my mind today, especially as I gazed to the east at the snow ladened, majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains. It occured to me that true friendship, like the mountains last forever. Yes, I said forever, because I believe in the hereafter, eternity, whatever. I believe my deepest friendships will outlast this life. At least I hope so. I hope so because, with time, distance, or just a change in priority, we often lose the color of our true, soul connected pals. One day I hope that color can be rediscovered! Why?

There are many reasons why we connect with certain people more than others, but the reasons are irrelevant. Fact is, when we can share out true selves with another sojourner, it is cause for rejoicing. Mourning and grief follow the end of a relationship of depth and imtimacy, and may, perhaps, open the door to new friendships, but it is still difficult. Yes, today, as snow flies to the mountains in the east, it has brought back thoughts, prayers, times together, weathering the storms of life, enjoying the sunny days, or just sharing the everyday tedium of living with a great friend!

So, if you have a close friend, brother, sister, husband, wife, etc., draw near today, gaze out at the world and rest in their presence today. Tomorrow a new wind may blow them, or you in a different direction, leaving you wondering why you didn't enjoy those moments more.

Found these lyrics online to a song I've never heard, but, well, you'll see...

So no one told you life was going to be this way.
Your job's a joke, you're broke, you're love life's DOA.
It's like you're always stuck in second gear,
Well, it hasn't been your day, your week, your month, or even your year.

But, I'll be there for you, when the rain starts to pour.
I'll be there for you, like I've been there before.
I'll be there for you, cause you're there for me too.

You're still in bed at ten, the work began at eight.
You've burned your breakfast, so far, things are going great.
Your mother warned you there'd be days like these,
But she didn't tell you when the world has brought you down to your knees.

That, I'll be there for you, when the rain starts to pour.
I'll be there for you, like I've been there before.
I'll be there for you, cause you're there for me too.

No one could ever know me, no one could ever see me.
Seems like you're the only one who knows what it's like to be me.
Someone to face the day with, make it through all the rest with,
Someone I'll always laugh with, even at my worst, I'm best with you.

It's like you're always stuck in second gear,
Well, it hasn't been your day, your week, your month, or even your year.

But, I'll be there for you, when the rain starts to pour.
I'll be there for you, like I've been there before.
I'll be there for you, cause you're there for me too.