KC tells everybody that Grandpa (Art) is her best friend, and I know she thinks of him as her very, very best friend. My daughter, Tiffany asked KC once, "What about Daddy? Isn't he your best friend?"To which she answered practically, "He's my best friend, too."
As children we often called our playmates our best friends. However, when we grow up we find that we have many best friends. I sure have! I have a number of best friends who have helped me through the years and most of them still are.
So who are those best friends?
I guess they're the ones you keep in contact with. They comfort you when you're down. They care and ask about you and want to spend time with you. They make an effort.
Gerri is a special friend in Illinois who keeps friends together. She is a Behavior Disorder teacher I met while teaching and she actively keeps a group of nine (mostly) retired teachers in contact. I've moved to Hawaii and she still makes sure I'm kept in the loop. When I had to have jaw surgery, she sat by my bedside and kept me company even though I had to answer by writing it on paper. Since I don't drive much, she would drive me everywhere the group needed to go. When we talk, she looks directly into my eyes and asks questions to understand better because she cares. Well, that's Gerri and she's my best friend. Joan, Carol, Deanna, Judy, Huong, Fran, Lisa, Sally are my best friends also.
I grew up with Diane. I met her in kindergarten. I probably didn't talk to her much then because I couldn't speak English until the 1st grade. I feel like I can't remember when I didn't know her. She was my Maid of Honor and I was hers. She is my best friend. Joanne, Karen, Mavis, Jasmine, Yvonne, Susan, and several others are also my best friends.Then there's my blog best friends, my neighborhood best friends, my family best friends, my college best friends, my Illinois best friends...
I thank my lucky stars for all my best friends and wish I could see or hear from them more often. But you know what? I guess my best friend of all would be the same one as KC. He's my very best friend, too!
You are just the kind of person, Kay, who makes best friends wherever you go. You are, I am sure, considered the best friend of very many. But that best best friend, well, he's a keeper, all right! Thank you for this uplifting look at your BFF Universe!
ReplyDeleteawww, Kay...re your very best friend.
ReplyDeleteYou are a downright people person, to account for your many best friends.
what a sweet post from my best blogging friend ever-YOU! Thanks for your encouragement and example!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful and delightful post, Kay! You are an inspiration and I'm so glad that we met in this blogging world! Have a wonderful day!
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Yes, ditto the above comments! And that Art, he is definitely a keeper.
ReplyDeleteJust my take: *Everyone* should be married to their best friend. You are blessed.
ReplyDeleteYou are such a sweet, good person, I'm not surprised you have so many best friends; nor am I surprised Art is your very best friend. Seeing the two of you together is a special treat! KC knows what she's doing, having Art as her best friend, too.
ReplyDelete-- K
Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel
Kay;
ReplyDeleteHow can anybody that meets you not want to be your best friend. You are one of my bestest of friends.
(is that a word) well you are!!!
I lov reading your blog and looking at the pictures. And it is so sad about your friend and neighbor, but I'm sure she is getting the best treatment available for her illness, so she is lucky in that way. And in having you for a friend!
ReplyDeleteYes, you inspire me. G's my best friend too.
ReplyDeleteHow sweet! It really is a blessing to have so many friends. And if your partner is your best friend too, what more could you ask for?
ReplyDeleteKay, I enjoyed reading your blog this morning. During the day I thought about best friends who'd passed through my life at various times; and I once again sadly wondered about my best friend from high school, Mary Ann. I'd lost touch with her DECADES ago and I've always wished I could find her again. Well, guess who I ran into at the grocery store just now?!? MARY ANN!!! It feels like somehow the good vibes in your blog helped us reconnect! So thank you! Now I have her phone number and we plan to get together sometime soon. Nancy T.
ReplyDeleteNancy: That is just the coolest thing!!! I'm so excited and happy for you.
ReplyDeleteYou are a great friend to many. I think you are right though, KC's best friend is also your very best friend. That is how it should be.
ReplyDeleteI echo Retired English Teacher's sentiments Kay. I think the same of mine :)
ReplyDeleteSweet post, Kay. You are a friend to everyone. I'm so glad we have become friends.
ReplyDeleteI was thinking what DJan said and then I read hers. I agree. You are the kind of person who makes and keeps friends because you are a good friend back.
ReplyDeleteI bet you have never fallen out with anyone in your life :)
ReplyDeleteWow Kay, your post facilitated a miracle for Nancy.
ReplyDeleteA regular part of my daily prayer is thanking God for all the friends he has sent into my life (esp. during my years abroad). I ask him to bless and keep these friends and to send healing to those who need it.
Thanks, Kay and Art, for being friends over the miles and years.
You're the best!
You didn't speak English until first grade? Tell us more.
ReplyDeleteObviously KC has the same excellent taste as her grandmother:-)
ReplyDeleteI'm blessed with a few 'best' friends, but I'm with you -- I married the 'bestest'. :)
ReplyDeleteI became so isolated after leaving work and then house bound that I lost contact with many and only two women stuck by me...and my wonderful husband......very touching post. I got teary...hugs... Michelle
ReplyDeleteIsn't it great when your lover, your best friend and your husband are all the same person?
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