It never occurred to me that friendship is the rubber chicken in the crystal cathedral of life.
Until now, that is.
Now I think:
Sometimes you’re the dumb cluck; sometimes you’re the rock.
That’s what my friends Nancy and Liz showed me this week when they came to visit.
First, I was the dumb cluck.
Nancy came from Massachusetts. She taught me that when you need a good friend to lean on, snuggle!
Gayle, Liz & Nancy
I wanna snuggle!
Liz came from New York City. She taught me that sand in your pants is worth a few good bubbles!
Life is short: Blow bubbles!
Together they taught me that they are here for me, offering shelter during my storm.
We’re Here!
And then I was the rock.
I taught my friends that reaching out to me at one of the most intimate times in my life is sacred.
And I love them for it–forever!
Friends giving each other a hand!
How about you?
Who are your friends that you will love forever? Who is sharing the most intimate times of your life?
If you haven’t seen them in a while, don’t wait: THIS is the most intimate time in your life!
Besides, you never know when your friend may need a dumb cluck; or when your friend may need a rock!
Art Plaques created by friend and artist Jayne Cluggish
Friends Are The Sweet Life!
You never cease to amaze me. Just reading your blogs and digesting them, makes a nervous wreck like me feel a sense of peace. Better than a Xanax…or a martini. What better gift could you offer? But I never forget that while you make all of this seem easy/peasy, it is a rough ride. And your bravery is a huge part of the equation. xoxoxo Ish (But I’m not throwing the Xanax away, just in case).
Don’t know about that Xanax or martini, but do know about this inner peace: it’s the best. Yes, the ride is rough, but I learned from roller coaster rides long ago that it’s not as scary with your eyes open! Hugs, Gayle
Dear Gayle,
You have been richly blessed, and have blessed so many with the gift of friendship. My prayers are with you always.
Cindy
Yes, we’re all blessed if we have at least one good friend! Thanks for the prayers.
Friends forever.
I like the sound of that!
GAYLEEEEE! This is so beautiful , special to see! What a tribute to our adventure together! Thank you for the most magical week and know I am thinking of you sending you bubbles and snuggles and all sorts of rubber chicken sillinesses from my heart. I cannot wait for you to see Jan! I wish I could be there. I am there in spirit. Kisses and kisses to you and to Mike. And thanks for the trail mix… today on my walk with Nino we spotted origami cranes poking out all over my street. It looked as if it had rained origami cranes! Every now and then there is something magical to be found even in a New York City hike 🙂 It made me think of you. I love you I love you!
Liz
You are my bubbly snuggly friend! And I treasure our rubber chicken silliness; that’s one of the things we seem to do best! Jan will be here today: wish you could be here too. We’ll whoop it up for the three of us. Keep up those magical hikes in NYC–even if you have to create your own.
Love, love, love you!
rubber chicken your the one, that make a lifetime so much fun…rubber chicken I’m awfully fond of you.
sung to “rubber ducky”
peace, peace, wonderful peace and love to you
I’ve never heard the song “Rubber Ducky,” but sounds like I’d love it! Do you sing? 🙂
Hi Gayle, We have a new e-mail, please change it so we can keep getting your posts as I want to keep up with what is happening, plus enjoy your blog. We had our computer hacked so had to change it. Thinking of you, Sandy
Hi Sandy,
I’d love to have you read my blog, but I no longer send emails to let
people know when they’re posted. (My energy is quite limited.) If you would like notification, you can become a subscriber on the blog. Your address will not be shared with anyone, and it’s free. Just go to the blog and signin on the box that asks for your email.
Thanks,
Gayle
I’m loving you, Gayle… you are more than amazing.. you are genuine and real… Hugs, hugs, and more hugs to you… xoxox Laurie
Love the hugs! Thanks.
Gayle, You are such encouragement to the rest of us in this temporary place, in your every day expressions even if you feel like a rubber chicken at times, we do to, yet like that crystal, you shine out in all the right directions and may our appreciation and love shine back to you. Think of you often, as well as Mike.
Hi Sandra, Thank you for your love! I think of you, too, and your beautiful east coast home. Hope you’re well and happy!