Sarah and Sheila Day 21--

Sarah Day 21--

Why is it good to have friends?

1. Friends never judge you

2. Friends never leave you alone

3. Friends always listen to you

4. Friends always encourage you

5. Friends are trustworthy

When I googled why it is important to have friends, the five answers that I listed above were the most common. In my opinion, I would say those answers are completely accurate. People would be so lonely if it weren't for our friends to help us make it through the day.

As we near the end of the end of this blog, I have began to think about the people who have made me the biggest difference in my life this year. The ones who are always there to listen to me and encourage me. The ones who are trustworthy and who will not judge me, and the ones who will never leave me alone.

Why don't our friends judge us? They don't judge us because they are our friends. They love and care for us. They are understanding and supportive under all circumstances. They have faith in our choices and the decisions we make. Friends are always true to us.

When we are going through something difficult, true friends will never leave us alone. They are there for us as long as we need them to be there. Any day and any time. They will do anything to make us laugh when we are crying, or smile when we are sad. Friends will never let us be lonely, alone. They are available for us, 24/7. Even when we want them to leave, they usually won't. That is what friends are supposed to do.

One of the most important things about being a friend, is being able to listen. Friends do not interrupt. They always understand our difficult situations. We can share anything and everything with our friends. Friends are always able to solve each others problems.

Friends motivate and encourage one another. Friends will always tell us to not be afraid of failing, because they know that we will not fail. They will push us to be our best and do our best.When we reach success, only our truest of friends will be happy for us. Friends will never doubt our dreams.

The most important thing about being a friend, is being trustworthy. Real friends never tell our secrets to anyone. We can share our most personal information with them. They will always have our back. True friends are the greatest source of relief.

I have three good friends who have been absolutely true and trustworthy to me this year. They have been there to listen to me vent, and sometimes cry. They have given me advice when I need it and hugs when I need them. They have picked me up, when I have been down, and helped me laugh when I've been sad. More than anything, they have been encouraging. They have encouraged me to push through many of the difficulties that I have faced this year. They have assured me that everything will be okay. They are always right!

Today, I went to town and picked out gifts for the three of them. Some of the things they got were the same, and some were different. I picked out gifts that made me think of them when I saw it. I wish I could have done more, since they have impacted my life in a huge way this year. They really do deserve so much more. I could not thank them enough!

I feel so blessed to have friends who really won't leave me alone when I need them. Friends who will listen to me at any moment in time, and would drop everything to be here for me if I need them. Friends who have never judged me and will never judge me, because they love me. Friends who have encouraged me to fight, and to dream. Friends that I feel I can tell everything to, because they are trustworthy. These girls are without a doubt, the best kind of friends that I could ever hope for, and I love them all!

Sarah

Laurn and I

Bert (my own personal social worker) and I

No picture of Skate and I . . . Sorry Skate.




Sheila Day 21--

Today is kind of a busy day, so I am writing my post earlier in the day.  I have a Christmas party tonight at the reservation and am looking forward to some time with my colleagues and friends.  Maybe I will get lucky and win a prize as I am told there are some nice ones; although, luck doesn't usually factor into my equation.  I also got a ham.  Now some of you might be thinking what is so great about a ham?  However, I really appreciated the gift and look forward to sharing it with family and friends.  The ham equals fun, fellowship, and food!  I think it is important to appreciate the little things as we often seem to forget that.

I began my day by wrapping the gifts for my reservation family that I am doing a little extra for this season.  I was waiting for my gifts to arrive in the mail and they finally came.   My friend Jodie helped me out with some clothes and books for the little ones which were already delivered to grandpa and grandma.  I got some cool toys for the kiddos and a little something for their mama.  I will deliver them to grandma today when I head to Mahnomen.  I hope that it helps to make the season just a little bit brighter:)

I am back in the cards, writing again!!!  I keep thinking of folks that I want to say thank you to and things that I want to do. Pastor Frank is someone who is my mentor and my friend.  He is an incredibly gifted individual who has captured the true spirit of giving in everything that he does.  I aspired to emulate him as a pastor as he embodies what it means to be caring, empathetic, and kind.  I am sure that he is not perfect, but his presence in my broken, shattered life has fit perfectly.  I wanted to send him a card and a little thank you gift for he and his bride Margaret.  They have been married for 50 years which is no easy feat in this day and age.  I wanted him to know how much I appreciated the gift of his presence in my life.

Then I opted to write a few others cards which I picked out yesterday on my trek into town.  I have really tried to pick cards with recipients in mind.  It seems a little more personal that way; however, I do believe that the hand written message is what probably matters the most.  Those little "word" gifts are all addressed and will be mailed when I head out of town for the evening.

My niece Mariah a.k.a Rosie is in college in the nursing program.  She is an incredibly hard worker and I am very proud of her perseverance.  She needed a little help from auntie who is very familiar with the academic realm.  My next task was to help her out a little.  I do not know what the outcome will be, but I do know that not trying means that nothing will happen.  Rosie Girl and I tried.  I am sending positive energy and support to her either way!

I do not know what the rest of my day will bring.  I do not know if there will be more opportunities to grow me and the Christmas Spirit that many are longing for, but I do know that I am open to the world filled with possibilities.

Prayers for Gift Giving Moments,
Sheila