Special friends... we all have them. Sure we all have lots of friends and acquaintances but some friends fall into that distinctive category of ‘Special Friends’. They are the friends who really ‘get’ you. Who are there both for the good times and the really crappy days of your life. They are forever friends. I have a few of these.... just a handful, but that’s all a girl really needs!! Each of them is very precious and I love them all dearly.
Today, I thought I’d share with you something beautiful one of my special friends made for me, but first I will tell you a bit about her. I’ve known her for quite a few years now and we clicked very early in our friendship – perhaps it is our whacky sense of humour, but more than likely it’s our mutual love of creativity that first formed the bond.
Although we don’t live near each other we still catch up several times a week. We know each other’s likes and dislikes, family history and funny quirky ways. We share thoughts, concerns and advice and always support each other’s dreams. She hears the song in my voice when I’m excited and reads between the lines when I’m trying to be brave. She also takes the time to send me thoughtful ‘just because’ gifts that are so perfect I would have chosen the same thing myself.
What’s really amazing about my friend is....
I’ve never held her, hugged her or for that matter, seen her in the flesh. In my mind I imagine how tall she is and what perfume she might wear. We’ve talked on the phone often enough that I now tie in her voice with her photo. Most of our communication is by email or blog, yet we each feel the comfort that only usually comes from years of childhood friendship.
Although I’ve never popped in for coffee, I’ve visited her home (virtually) many times. I’ve followed along with renovations, the tidying of the sewing room and the planting and harvesting of the backyard veggie garden. And I laughed till I nearly peed myself when her clothesline fell over... but she got her own back when mine did the exact same thing a few months later [giggle].
We are blogging friends and kindred spirits that click on so many levels. My promise to you my friend in this year of 2011 ~ I will find a way to give you a ‘bear’ hug in person. Promise!!
So here’s the beautiful giftie my friend sent me at Christmas...
the most gorgeous nautical napery that is perfect for my beach house.
Thank you my friend ~ I adore it!! One day I hope to serve you lunch at this very table in the beach house.
While I’m on the subject of friends, the lovely Natasha Burns has some very special artwork on offer over at her blog in support of the
Queensland Flood Relief.
It’s a “Giveaway with conditions” and all you have to do to enter, is donate $5 to the Premiers Flood Relief Appeal. Winners will be drawn at random at Midnight on Monday 24th January (Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Time). Pleeeeeease… I urge all my followers and friends to get behind the efforts of the blogging community to help our northern neighbours during this devastating flood crisis. Pop on over and visit Natasha here.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
