To My Friend

One of the best ways to keep from wallowing in my own self-pity is to talk to someone else about what's going on in their life. Luckily, I've been blessed with many friends, so that I have no shortage of opportunities to do that.

One friend in particular has been on my mind today. He told me a few weeks ago that he was going to be going through something pretty rough. A little later, when I asked how he was doing, he said he didn't really know, and that he was beginning to get fed up, with everything.

I'm a "fixer" by nature - if I had my way, I'd be able to make everyone's problems and heartaches go away, or at least come up with an easy solution, on a silver platter. But I can't do that. I don't know what to do about my friend's problems; all I can do is offer myself, as a friend, in whatever capacity I may be most needed. Even though that feels, to me, like I'm not doing enough to help, I know that just being there can be one of the most helpful things anyone can do. I know that because I am always so grateful when my friends are there to lend me their support when I need it.

So, to my friend: I know I've said this already, but I'm here whenever you need me. I'm on your side, and I'm thinking of you often, and I hope everything's going okay.

Keep your chin up, and keep me posted.

Love