My oldest and dearest friend arrived today, with her two kids. They are staying in a yurt, about 15 minutes from where I live. They came by bus and I met them in town, when they arrived. I had organised a friend of mine to meet us there and drive them to their dwelling for the next 4 nights. It was so good to see her and her kids. There is so much love between us. She has supported me through so many of life's challenges and vice versa.
Even when we have been living on opposite sides of the planet. Now we live closer, with her in West Cork and me in the South of Spain. We don't get to see one another often but when we do, it just feels like home. We are so comfortable with one another. She knows me more than anyone else in my life. She really knows me.
We have had the most amazing fun together, got up to so much mischief. Created the best parties, when we lived in Australia together. Going to numerous festivals together in the U.K. Met the most amazing people. We had so much fun together, we still do.
Then we became mothers, me first then her three years later. Our kids have never grown up together and have met each other less, than a handful of times. So we were eager to get them together. My girls walked over to join us, a little while after we arrived. Everyone was a little shy at first, but it wasn't long until they were having water fights, leaving me and my best friend to sit back and watch them, feeling such love in our hearts. Watching our kids, get on so well, I mean how could they not?
But what joy it brought us, to see them get along so well, laughing and squealing with delight as they raced around after one another. Us sitting outside on a couch, surrounded by mountains. Talking about the many wonderful memories we created together. Remembering the crazy things we done. Remembering the promise we made to each other, that we would grow old together, somewhere with an amazing view, not quite unlike what we were looking at. Mountains galore.
Having such a good friend, such a close friend, that I trust completely, means the world to me. There is a great comfort, having some one you really connect with, in your life. That just gets you, someone you don't need to explain things too, that already knows about the most challenging times in your life, who knows how they have affected you. Some one, who you can be 100% yourself with, all of the time.
I am quite a friendly person, I think it's important to be kind to others, to ( without sounding religious) treat them like you yourself would like to be treated. So I do find it easy to make friends, but as I have grown older, I have learnt not to let myself get very close to everyone I meet. It's important that I look after my own well being and not spread myself too thinly. I need most of my energy and focus to be for my girls and the life I have with them.
This is my response to one the following question from the Ladies Of Hive Community .....
How much does friendship mean to you? Can you make new friends easily?
Bounding with old friends brings nothing but joy. Your friendship with her has brought another friendship between your kids. This kind of friendship is an everlasting one. I love it
It is such a wonderful friendship, thank you @queenkong xx
Having a friend, like you see both growth in any aspect, and as you grow older, no matter how long the distance, the closeness will still remain and that is seriously one beautiful relationship. You both keep the friendship and closeness you have till today. I sure if the kids will be given more time, they will grow closer too. And that's another line that will make you two closer. I really wish I have a relationship like that, a best friend, a family, ahh, like a friend can be an all in one right ✨❤️
Thank you @ruffatotmeee, yes I do feel very lucky to have her in my life. xx
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Yay for your friend visiting <3 There's nothing like meeting an old friend after a long time, is there? Glad your kids are getting along to.
Hey, I'm doing an interview series for MINIMALIST to spotlight authentic, practicing minimalists. Naturally, your name instantly came up. Is that something you'd be interested in? Would love to talk more... Discord, maybe? honeydue8397
Abrazos <3
Hello lovely, thank you for your words and yes I would be up for an interview. After the weekend I will connect via Discord as my friend will be away then. Hope all is well with you xxx
This was truly beautiful to read and I do agree that you need to have someone, even if it's just one person in your life where you can be a 100% you without fear of judgement or condemnation. It's rare to find friendship like that but when you do, it's one of the most beautiful things ever. Loved how wholesome reading this was. Glad you're well, friend.
Thank you @jhymi, yes it is so good to have her close to me once again, if it is only for a short time. I do feel blessed. I hope you are well my friend xxx
How can you not be happy to see your children become friends? Even I smiled just reading that part of the story. I had never thought of this, but how nice it would be to see my hypothetical children having a good time with the children of my best friends... That friendship is worth gold dear Aishlinn, neither time nor distance has been able to destroy it, I wish it will always be like that for both of you... Thank you for giving me this little moment of happiness, it is what I love about Hive and your people ❤️