'You've Got a Friend'
It's a wonderful feeling when you know 'you've got a friend'. It's also wonderful each time you realize you have a new friend. I don't have a lot of friends even though I know a lot of people. I have come to realize that I have a dear friend who lives right down the street and it feels good.
I met my friend and neighbor a couple of years ago when I started selling Avon products. She became one of my loyal customers but more importantly she became my friend. She is a really sweet lady who is so intelligent.....not only through formal education but also from many life experiences. Like me, she is a senior citizen but one with many interests and hobbies. We both enjoy gardening and I'm always amazed at her ability to work in her garden. We also both enjoy family pictures and working on our computers. We email each other almost daily.
My friend has a lot of responsibility in taking care of her home and her husband. Even though she sometimes suffers from depression, stress, or anxiety, she manages to run all of the household errands and prepare meals as well as do her housework. I know from my own experience that these things are difficult when we aren't always feeling up to par....whether it be from mental stress or physical discomfort.
What I love most about my friend is her ability to see the good in everything. She makes me want to do better at whatever I am undertaking. She shows me the bright side of things when I'm not seeing them. She cares deeply for her loved ones and doesn't allow petty problems to interfere with her relationships......something I've often been guilty of. I always look forward to my visits because I always learn something new just from my observation of her life.
I came across an old video on youtube of James Taylor in 1971 performing his hit song, "You've Got a Friend". It has a few blips in it, but I thoroughly enjoyed seeing it. I hope you will too. This song written by Carole King was a huge hit and there's no doubt it has been a classic. True friendship is a wonderful feeling! Thank you, Peggy.
Posted by ozzieblackcat at 3/22/2009 9:33 PM 
Categories: ozzieblackcat, depression, relationships, friends, James Taylor, His and Hers, youtube
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Categories: ozzieblackcat, depression, relationships, friends, James Taylor, His and Hers, youtube
Tags: ozzieblackcat James Taylor depression relationships friends youtube His and Hers
thanks for sharing the James Taylor video with us I know that song and love it. It is truely a good feeling to have a friend, and altho your far away and we really don't know each other physically I consider you a friend and when you send me emails and words of encourgement you make me feel good inside so I guess you are my long distance friend and strange as it may be even tho there are lots of miles between us I still consider you my friend. Lots of Hugs and keep in mind you do have another friend. ME
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I'm really glad you enjoyed the video. I also consider us to be good friends who have been helping each other for a long time now. I always enjoy and appreciate your comments. Hugs and and lots of love back to you. Susan
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I know that song and i love this song.
thanks for share this song
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You're welcome and thank you for reading our blog. Susan
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You are such a good writer and I like the topics you choose. Friendship is
a grand and wonderful thing! The song
fits to a tee.
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Thank you so much for your comment. I always enjoy them. I'm glad you liked the song. It's one of my favorites. Susan
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Great reminders that make a huge difference in the quality of life. I think every single point on this list is important, thanks for sharing.
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Thank you for reading and commenting. Hope you will return often. Susan
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Thanks for sharing
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