Friends

Many people pass through our lives Some we notice as people we know Others we just see once when paths are crossed Many people you wouldn’t consider a best friend Some are your best friends forever A lot of people touch our hearts in one way or another Sometimes you don’t realize that until it’s too late On one particular day I had a friend that I served breakfast to every morning She smiled and said, "Oh there’s my best friend!" I looked around, and at once realized she meant me I smiled and had a short conversation with her She and I would always talk about many things We had so many differences in our lives She has lived longer and been through so many more things It is interesting to talk to someone and really get to know what they have gone through in their lifetime It doesn’t matter if you are older or younger What matters is how you treat each other and enjoy each others company Many people who are in nursing homes need a friend Whether it be a friend to talk to or just sit next to they need a friend Instead of thinking of them as "residents", think of them as your friend People would be surprised at what they find out And how different things were in different decades I believe where I work, I can make a new friend every day If I take one minute to sit down and just say hello A best friend doesn’t have to be someone you "hang out" with A best friend is there for you and you are there for your best friend So stop for just one minute and say hello to someone You never know how fascinating their lives have been And maybe how fascinating your life is to them