Are You There?

I just read some articles about dementia. Guess what; the sufferers described how their friendships had changed.

“It’s not catching,” said one man. “I can still hold a conversation, but my friends don’t come around like they used to.”

I had the very same experience when my husband died. People who we’d known for decades, simply disappeared. No cards, no letters no phone calls, no contact at all.

What is friendship anyway?

The dictionary defines it this way: Friendship is a mutual feeling of trust and affection and the behavior that typify relationships between friends. Friendship is a relationship between people, organizations, or countries that is characterized by mutual assistance, approval, and support.

So I guess those disappearing ‘friends’ were never our friends to begin with. Honestly, I wish they’d let me know sooner…

Thankfully, we can have a better kind of friendship.

The amazing grace of the Master, Jesus Christ, the extravagant love of God, the intimate friendship of the Holy Spirit, be with all of you. (2 Corinthians 13:14, MSG)

Of course, than we have to be his friend too.

Prayer – Father, help us be caring friends, especially during hard times. Amen

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