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February 14, 2005
Friendship Thoughts on Valentines Day
I was emailing with a friend today and we were discussing the status of a certain relationship our mutual friend was in. I asked, "is he a friend friend, or just a friend". I can't believe I did that. It makes me mad at myself. The word "just" shouldn't be used as an adjective to describe a friendship. "Yeah, we're merely friends" , "No, we're only friends" ...I don't like that. There has to be a better way to say it. Like, oh are they friends, or are they in love. Are they friends or are they dating? Are they buddies or is there romantic interest...you get my drift. Friends are too important to be described in a way that minimizes their importance. I need to be more aware of that. I know it's all semantics...but still.
With that said, earlier today I was visiting some friends blogs and we were comiserating about Valentines Day. Tonight, as I think about it more. I realize that although Valentines Day is a day for lovers, florists, and Hallmark ...and it does sometimes sting us single folk...I have really been shown so much of that "philo" kind of love today, how dare I complain. Now, ok, I won't try to be an emotional martyr, it isn't quite the same receiving cards and flowers from buddies...but going back to the previous paragraph...I don't want to minimize the love and friendship that has been extended to me.
One more thing on the friendship note...I made another leap forward in the reconciliation of a relationship with another believer. I feel like this step has actually cleared some major emotional baggage for me and made the forgiveness that I have claimed with my mouth a little more practical.
Posted by stacey at February 14, 2005 06:16 PM
Comments
I agree completely with you Stacey, friends are important, they are the glue that holds us together sometimes, it's crazy , but there is nothing wrong with wanting more, as I am learning, as long as it is a good healthy relationship. May 2005 open some more doors along the way for all of us.
Posted by: Wayne at February 14, 2005 11:12 PM