Friends share the best of times and the worst of times

January 11, 2008

A few have apologized for venting or sharing their raw emotions and

tough days. Next one who apologizes for that is in big trouble....lol

Seriously, we're here for the good and the bad. I consider each of

you a friend. Now I wouldn't be a friend at all if I only wanted to

hear from you when you were upbeat or if you ever felt you couldn't

be open and communicate with me honestly. Friends share it all. Then

the good is even better and the bad not quite as bad.

I didn't know this until the last two to three years. I guess I never

truly had a friend before then because I never shared any of my

problems or bad times or negative feelings with anyone. I kept them

all to myself. People commented to my ex-wife that they really didn't

feel like they could get to know me. Well, they were right. I didn't

allow that. In turn, I didn't really get to know them. Now, I've

learned and found more friends than I ever imagined. And, I want each

and every one to know that I'm their friend unconditionally, not

based on their current mood.

When I was in ER, such a small thing compared to what so many here go

through, I still wanted those here to know. Just my little setback

and my frustration with Triage. The old me would have said I was just

out for the day.

So, a toast of the finest virtual champagne ever to our friendships

and to never feeling the need to apologize or hesitate in expressing

any feelings we have here to our friends.

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