I am a very lucky person because in addition to having a beautiful relationship with my brother and son, I have friends who mean a lot to me. Friends with whom I have traveled through life for many years. With my friends I have a deep, connected feeling. We trust each other.
I got to know my friends through work or through common interests. With all of them I meet regularly and then we undertake something. What we do can vary. We catch up, go to a movie, an exhibition, on vacation or out to dinner. Just what we feel like.
Our ups and downs
Together we have gone through our various phases of life and even now, when we are all older, we share our experiences. During drastic situations that occurred in my life, my friends have all been there at those times. I can rely on my friends, they do not abandon me and I do not abandon them.
Out of sight but not out of mind
Sometimes there were also people in my life who were very significant at crucial moments. Our lives diverged, each moved on but I have not forgotten them.
Now
In recent years I have met some nice people. I get to know their view of the world and they share their dreams/expectations with me. Through them I stay alert and am challenged to keep an ‘open mind’. New friendships also develop from these contacts.
In short, I feel privileged and grateful.
Johanna
