Shout Out!

First off, I would like to give a shout out to one of my favorite loyal readers-a Mrs. Kelly Heuer! It was great seeing you Wednesday night! We need to figure out a way to get together more often...seriously.

Do you ever get so caught up in what's going on around you that you forget about the things that truly make you happy? For instance-Kelly. She is one of my oldest and dearest friends in the whole entire world. I would do anything for her (and her beautiful little family), yet I never see her, never talk to her. And there is really not a good reason-both of us admit that. Same goes for Nicki, Star, Betty, Milford, and unfortunately, some others. This may make me seem like an awful friend, but I don't think any of them would say I am (right, Kel?). It's just life, and it happens to all of us. Even one of my best friends, who works two blocks away from me and lives no more than 10 minutes away, and I have a hard time getting together.

So, then I ask the question: What am I doing w/ all this 'time' and 'life' that is happening all around me? I'm working hard, playing hard, living hard, and loving hard. Sometimes that's enough. But, I don't want to look back in 5 years and say "Gee, Emma has no idea who I am and I don't even know Kelly's new address. I hope she still has the same e-mail address so I can contact her!".

I have been through some particularly hard times with the loss of my parents, etc. and every one of the people mentioned above were there for me 100% (and many others), so I have to expect that loyalty is not given to just anyone and everyone. And so that also makes me conclude that not only will the above fear not happen, it also won't ever be an issue for us. Even if we just talk every couple of months or so, I think it goes without saying that there is a true love and friendship shared, and that is irreplaceable. I am so blessed to have so many friends and loved ones in my life, I can hardly believe it.

So, this started with a Shout Out! and ended with an ode to all of my great friends...you know who you are! Love to all.