
For the visually challenged writer, the photo is of a girl sitting inside a tent. She’s reading a book and has a smile on her face.
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Truth be told, my heart wasn’t in it and I declined the opportunity until I found out that she will also be there.
Cathy was my best friend during my grade school and it was in our freshman year that due to a misunderstanding, we broke our friendship. I always rued this and when my mom told me that she and a few friends were going to the beach with their kids I wasn’t interested till she told me that Cathy and her mom would be there too.
That day I packed a special gift for Cathy and when everyone was busy enjoying the beach and the ocean, I started to look for her. As I expected, she was sitting in her tent, engrossed in a book. I tentatively said hi!
She looked up and immediately jumped up and hugged me. Oh how good to see you, Nicole, she said. I was happy that she didn’t bear any grudge for the past misunderstandings. I offered her the book I had chosen as a gift for her. It was a classic that she was very fond of.
I’m glad I took that small step that day for Cathy and I are best friends again.
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Written for FFFC # 173, hosted by Fandango
Also included FSS# 50, hosted by Fandango
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Thanks Cheryl
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Sweet and soothing!!
Please keep sharing
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Thanks a lot
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I’m really glad to discover your site. Your work is versatile and sweet
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Thanks Devang.
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A great story Sadje. Yes, what we imagine is not always actual fact. Time changes perception too.
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That is a fact of life Suzette. Thanks
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True indeed my friend.
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😍
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Sometimes all that is needed to heal a hurt is a hug.
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Very right my friend
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That was wonderful, loved it Sadje
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Thanks a lot Deb
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Wonderful! ❤
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Thanks Joy
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A book is always a good gift
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I agree. Thanks
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Aww, this is a fantastic story. I love that a book became a way for these two friends to connect and rebuild their relationship. ^_^
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Thanks Joyce. It’s mostly ego that stands in the way of repairing relationships.
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So true.
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Glad it was a happy ending here, though.
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Thanks
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^_^
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This was great Sadje.
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Thanks Lauren
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Full of sweetness and this story gives me hope. I ended a friendship on pure misunderstanding and I want nothing more than our friendship again!🥹
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Oh I do hope you can reconnect. Thanks
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Me too!!!
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👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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💐🌼🌺🌻🌷🏵️🌹🪷🌸
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🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Glad they’ve healed 🥰
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Yes, it’s a happy occasion
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Thanks so heartfelt Sadje!💕
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Heart warming. Beautiful write, Sadje.
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Thanks Jeff.
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Most welcome, Sadje. It’s always my pleasure.
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Lovely. This makes me want to add my thoughts in quotes:
“Since there is nothing so well
worth having as friends, never lose a chance to make them.” ~ Francesco Guicciardini
And this is multiplied when it’s an old friendship:
“New friends know
the present version of you,
Old friends know everything.” ~~
“There’s nothing on this earth
more to be prized than friendship.”
~ Thomas Aquinas
This post made me do it. XoXo 😉 Shalom
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Thanks a lot Selma. Old friends are friendships are a precious gift. I have friends still from my school days. Lovely quotes. Thanks for sharing
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Sometimes all it takes is one small smile. Most of those I knew when I was younger already had fast friends. I moved quite a bit. I was more of a third wheel. I learned that it takes two – and if one isn’t interested it is better to let them go. After so many tries and no replies it is often best to just learn to be at peace with the friends that are true.
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I fully agree with you Jules. I was lucky to form good friendships in my school days and a few as an adult.
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