The cloudy gray day looked like I felt. I didn't know why I kept feeling this way, day after crummy day.
I thought I would be happy to see the kids go back to school. But that felt as though something important was missing.
Then, my friend, Katie called, asking me to meet her at the China Boat for lunch. We had a wonderful lunch, catching up on gossip after not seeing each other for most of the summer and we laughed and laughed.
I went home feeling much lighter, realizing what I was missing. I just needed my friend.
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AHH!! Friends are the best! Cute story! And reminded me of when my girls were little and went back to school. I had to go have lunch with a friend also to feel better 🙂
LOL! I am so glad you could relate to it JR!! 🙂
I enjoyed the story, a very light-hearted tale about friendship. Nice. 🙂
Thank you Yinglan! 🙂
I really related to the story about how friendship can lighten your day 🙂
Thank you Angie! I’m glad you could relate to it. 🙂
Nice story about friends and how important they are.
Thank you Deborah. Yes, friendship is important. 🙂
Awww, reading was perfect PJ. A friend has a way of being the sun in a cloudy day. Love it.
Thank you Ameena! You are so right about that. 🙂
Very nice story. The kids are in school. Now she can have a life in the day and enjoy good friends sometimes.
Yes, she can! Thank you Mandi! 🙂
I’ve had many lunches like this. In fact I could use one right now! 🙂 nice story
Thanks Jenn! Oh yes, we all need lunches like this every once in awhile!
So true how friends can lighten your day, just like this story 🙂
Yes! Friendship is important to our well being.
Friends can be Earth Angels.
I never thought of it that way but you are right! 🙂
A nice, smooth story that made me feel good. We all need our friends.
Thank you Emilio! 🙂
I like this very different and nice, a friend makes things better!
Thanks Lyn! Friends always make things better. 🙂
for sure!
Lyn, did you know that you can use the bottom area of your blog for advertisement and make money on it? It isn’t a whole lot of money but it is some. I think with the traffic you have on your blog they would take you in a heartbeat. (The advertisement place). WordPress has more on this.
Wow thanks! Would that make people annoyed? I don’t want to annoy anyone or lose friends? I never thought it could make money hmmm
It is only a small space that they use. The blogs that I read that have advertisements don’t annoy me. You can contact WordPress and they can give you more information on it and get you set up or send you to the place to get set up.
hmm thanks so much! I need the income so I will ask them for sure! your a gem!
I’m glad I told you about it then!
Thanks!
Sure! 😀
🙂
Have you ever been to blogs that have advertisement on the bottom? Did it annoy you?
I think I did but didn’t pay attention and no it would not bother me at all!
Yes, that will give you a chance to make a little money from your blog!
yes that would be nice!
What a wonderful feeling. To have that void filled when you weren’t even sure how to. 🙂
LOL! It sure is a good feeling! Friends are awesome. 🙂
I really like that first line.
Thank you J.A.! I appreciate that.
Oh! This is so true! Friends can definitely make a difference in our lives. 🙂 Great story! 🙂
Thank you Fun! Yes, that is true!
It is so nice to be able to switch from your regular routine to a different one and have a friend help accomplish that with a nice friendship luncheon. She had her kids back in school and was able to start her new schedule off with catching up on things with her friend. Very nice story, Joy. I’m sure there are many parents out there that are gald their children are back in school, but are in need of a good way to start getting use to a new routine in their life. 🙂
Thank you Jessie! Yes, that is true. They need a friend to start their new change in their lives on a positive note.
An afternoon with a friend can be uplifting. It’s a good way to relax and learn. Who doesn’t enjoy a bit of fun now and then. Great story about friendship. Insightful …!!!
Isadora 😎
Thank you so much Isadora! Friends are important to our well being. 🙂
When something seems missing in my life, I have a good friend to share a burger with and a sinful milkshake. A good friend is such a constant treasure.
Ellespeth
That is so true Ellespeth! So true!
Wonderful story about friendship.Ps unable to participate this week or next because I am in the Poem a Day for two weeks. See you in 3 wks. 🙂
Thank you for letting me know. 🙂 Best of luck with your “poem a day.”
Bloggers have shared so many beautiful thoughts here and I would only like to comment that this is an honest piece of writing which you have written from your heart 🙂
Thank you so much Madeeha! I appreciate that!
Nice one. Talking to a friend always relieves the burden.
Yes, it does. Especially after being around children all summer. LOL!! Thank you for the comment. 🙂
Friends are precious! Sweet story, well done.
Thank you Scrapydo2! 🙂
Lovely story! Nothing like the power of friendship 🙂
Very true Sonya! Friendship is important.
It’s so true, we all need a dear friend who can lift our spirits when they need lifting! I am fortunate to have such a friend. A few of my wordpress friends do the same and I consider you one of them!! Love this story, PJ! xo
Thank you so much Deb! I am honored! 🙂 Friends truly are important.
((Hugs!!)) xoxo
((Hugs)) xoxo!!
I totally get this!
LOL! I think just about all of us do. Haha! Thanks for reading and for your comment. 🙂
Very real story! Enjoyed the read.
Thank you Roger! I’m hoping to improve my writing next year. (Hope hope).
I enjoy your writing… but we can all hone our craft!
Thank you Roger!