25 Days of Thanks - Day Twenty-Four

My Friends

I have a lot of friends for whom I am thankful.  They have been with me through the hard times and the good. And they continually go out of their way to show they care.  I am continually thankful for their presence in my life.  But there are two people who continually teach me what friendship means, Lydia and Lynn.

Lydia

We have been best friends since we met in college.  We met on a building tour our freshman year and then we instantly became best friends when we moved into Cloudman the next year.  She has been a great friend and a source of strength for me many times.  She helps me to be a better person.  We have had some very funny times together that included a manager at Wendys stuffing us silly with extra fries.  It was a good thing that place burned down before we got even fatter.  We have lived through thunder thighs, heart attacks, and weddings together and throughout it all and despite the distance we get closer all the time.  For that I am incredibly thankful.

Lynn C.

Lynn is the most beautiful person, both inside and out, I have ever met.  She has the most contagious laughter and I am continually amazed at her ability to not judge people.  She and I can go a long time without talking and we just pick up where we left off.  Lynn also single handedly keeps the Hallmark stock prices high with her love for sending cards.  I mean who would have known you could mail Cinco de Mayo cards.  I love Lynn and all of her traditions - like her annual tea party.  Lynn - I am truly thankful for you and for our friendship.