tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301093217529638144.post2564306590878150436..comments2023-12-19T03:24:50.475-07:00Comments on Pitterle Postings: What is a Friend?Pitterle Postingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02944899733768126383noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301093217529638144.post-49417494276421832062011-01-31T12:08:47.750-07:002011-01-31T12:08:47.750-07:00I too, was just like you "back in the day&quo...I too, was just like you "back in the day". :) And I had a friend like that as well who was brutally honest with me a decade later after reconnection. And you are right, the growth we see in ourselves after realizing who we were and who we have become is an amazing gift. Thank you for reminding me of it. You are amazing. :)Katy B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07112120052894478446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301093217529638144.post-58552771251266602902011-01-29T00:16:33.967-07:002011-01-29T00:16:33.967-07:00What an honest and open post. I hope all of us hav...What an honest and open post. I hope all of us have come along ways since grade school.I like that you made the situation positive instead of staying hurt from it. That is such a good example.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02988832299315668308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301093217529638144.post-31073434693720075052011-01-28T20:13:16.839-07:002011-01-28T20:13:16.839-07:00Thank you so much to each one of you! I couldn...Thank you so much to each one of you! I couldn't agree with you more. Your support and encouragement is amazing! I hope each of you find friends along the way that speak to your heart and make your journey a little easier. I also hope that I can choose to be that kind of friend.Pitterle Postingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02944899733768126383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301093217529638144.post-57592274638684950962011-01-28T14:23:43.399-07:002011-01-28T14:23:43.399-07:00I know we only met in person once, but you have be...I know we only met in person once, but you have been a wonderful friend to me, reaching out in so many ways. I really like the person you have become! Friends who accept us and our needs are so important. Thank you for being that for me and I hope you have lots of friends there for you!Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14796161900653422174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301093217529638144.post-32523003603847937832011-01-28T12:14:38.187-07:002011-01-28T12:14:38.187-07:00"A friend is someone who understands your pas..."A friend is someone who understands your past,<br />Believes in your future,<br />And accepts you today just the way you are."CountryDreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01054776525714625769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301093217529638144.post-13155319914125171222011-01-28T12:03:49.784-07:002011-01-28T12:03:49.784-07:00I think we've all been needy at one time or an...I think we've all been needy at one time or another in our lives. Too bad your friend couldn't see that there might be a day when she'd be the needy one and you could be there for her--if she'd kept in touch! <br /><br />I think in all my friendships, few are equal partnerships all the time. In some friendships, I give more and am relied on more. In others, I'm more often the receiver of a friend's largesse and wisdom. Then another season of life hits, and we might switch roles! But I believe God definitely created us to be in relationship--we need each other. That's the bottom line!Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06177523368064618185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301093217529638144.post-78279833463142046382011-01-28T08:00:15.858-07:002011-01-28T08:00:15.858-07:00I always love reading your blog posts because I le...I always love reading your blog posts because I learn so much. It was fun to read about your growth through the years. We all change and grow and have the opportunity to be friends or learn from friends. Thanks for being an internet friend :)lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14270836034243104115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301093217529638144.post-26266247502640015392011-01-27T23:59:14.846-07:002011-01-27T23:59:14.846-07:00Thanks for your post. I know what it feels like t...Thanks for your post. I know what it feels like to need a little boost from others. It is sad that your friend did not respond in a positive way. Ouch. <br />I am trying to teach my girls and my boys that friends are here today, but may not be tomorrow. It was true for me. <br />Those first scary steps onto the college campus or that new job are usually taken solo. <br />The wedding showers come and go and then life rolls on. The friends are just not the people that stand there through the good and the bad. <br />I have found my Father in Heaven in my corner through the darkest nights when no human comfort could be found. Even when people do their best they are still people. People are at best imperfect. <br />I too am so thankful for the tender mercy given to us by our Father in Heaven. I could not do it alone. The load is just too heavy. But, I can do what I need to do while he carries me. <br /><br />CherylCherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05135456666823026419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301093217529638144.post-32206672068723067782011-01-27T20:21:25.038-07:002011-01-27T20:21:25.038-07:00I love your perspective on even the painful things...I love your perspective on even the painful things in life. You inspire me so much, Patty Ann. I was just musing over at Sarah's {This Heavenly Life} about how much I appreciate your thoughts and suggestions and wisdom. :)Hyacynthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08838590548747956315noreply@blogger.com