A True Friend?
I really don’t use the term friend loosely. I hold those that are my friends near and dear to my heart; they are my family, and I would do almost anything for them.
Today, however, I got a gut punch on how good of a friend I can be sometimes, or more to the point, not be.
A friend of mine posted something on Facebook today, and not having chatted with her in a long time, I visited her profile, just to see what she’d been up to lately. I noticed on her info she had a blog up, which I had really never read. So, I go over to read it…and man. She has been going through some problems.I truly do care about this person, and feel horrible that I might not have been there when she needed a friend.
Now I feel the need and want to reach out to her, to let her know I’m there if she needs to talk, but I wonder. Did I miss my opportunity? That it has taken me this long to know anything was going on? Would she trust me having not been there before?Maybe the occasional “Hi, how are you? Hadn’t talked to you in a while,” may have brought up some much needed conversation.
I really begin to wonder now, about others that I haven’t talked to in a while due to being wrapped up in my own little world, and even how others view their friends as well. Do you take the time to just say “hi,” or do you say, “I don’t really have the time right now, maybe when I’m not busy I’ll call him or her.”?
Not trying to put anyone on the spot here, just sharing what I’m feeling myself, and wondering if others feel the same way. If you do, don’t hesitate to say hi to someone you haven’t in a while; pick up the phone, send a quick note, email, or Facebook comment.
I’m thinking a lot of you that read this may be hearing from me very soon.
Craig –
You smacked me in the head with this too. I have a tendancy to be a terrible friend and know of at least one friend who should have written me off a long time ago – yet she continues to call or e-mail me even when I’m so terrible about responding back. Contact your friend – I’m sure she’ll be glad for it!
Hey Craig! I like the new format! But, on to more important things… I think we all do this very thing. There are people that I have at times “committed” to keep in better touch with, but I continue to get wrapped up in my own little world. In my opinion, it’s never to late to get re-involved in your friend’s life. Maybe God is placing you back in her life at this very time for a purpose! I’m sure she would be grateful to hear of your concern.
Thanks for your transparency! It’s a challenge to all of us!