Longlasting Friendship

Recently, I completed a crochet project (blanket) for my longtime friend E. I had searched high and low to find an appropriate poem or quote to go with a handmade gift. I could not find one relevant to my need so I wrote a simple poem (posted before, but posted again):

What began as balls of string
Has now become this single thing
Imperfect as I know it may be
May it always remind you a little of me
Every stitch and imperfection
Was made for you with my affection.

When E received the blanket and poem, she tweaked it and promised to send me her revised version that would apply to me as the sender. I received that yesterday and it goes like this:

What began as balls of string
Has become a lovely thing.

(As if I needed this white and blue
To always remind me of you.)

Every stitch with love and care
Made for me, for the love we share.



I am certain her version is the best.

I have been friends with E since I was eighteen. She was a coworker at AT&T (my first REAL job). I haven't worked with her for over ten years. But I think about her every day. She is a true lady and I am blessed to have her in my life.

I would like to tell all of you that are dear to me how much I appreciate you. Friendship (in its truest form) is necessary for all of us. At first glance or impression, we may dismiss potential friends. I am fortunate that E did not dismiss me as a naive teenager or transitional co-worker. She took the time to know me and seemed to believe I was worth knowing. I am fortunate to have a diverse base of friends spanning all ages, many religions, various incomes, and sundry lifestyles.

Having friends who are much like ourselves is a great thing. I wholeheartedly support the practice. I have learned, however, that many of my most important and valuable life lessons have come to me through the diversity of my friends.

Thank you, E! You rock!