I have a small immediate family, just my mom, dad, daughter, and brother (who literally lives on the other side of the country). I have an extended family that I keep in touch with and that I love deeply, however, we only see each once a year. Sometimes I see them every other year. My family has become my friends and colleagues.
In the late night hour, I received a phone call from a close friend. In our 16 years of friendship, I never heard her more upset. I listened and tried to offer words of comfort. When we hung up the phone, my heart literally hurt. I wish I could take her pain away. Right now, I don’t feel like I was much of a comfort. It’s a feeling of inadequacy. I can only pray and write.
Slice of Life Challenge 
Jama,You and your help are the reason that I could write this post. I remember sitting in your living room and looking through your card files and menu plans and thinking that there is no way that I could be that organized. Thank you!We miss you and your family so very much!!!Blessings,Kimberly[]
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Thnx a lot just just for this! I havent been this thrilled by the article for countless years! You ve got it, whatever in fact in blogging. Anyway, Youre certainly moat people that have something to cover that people should notice. Keep about the ouinnatdtsg operate. Keep about inspiring folks!
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witam tak jest Ania jak mówisz i dziękuję za Twój kor:ntamze) czytałem już dość dawno fragmenty o Polyannie ale muszę jeszcze do tego wrócić pozdrawiam
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Je trouve que c’est un mémo fort utile pour poser les différentes étapes et ne rien ou3U2erib0;lne petite réticence cependant sur le benchmark, placé en position 2 : voir de nombreux noms liés à un domaine d’activité peut parfois se révéler bloquant, personnellement je préfère intégrer cette phase ultérieurement, en même temps que la validation juridique (au moins, on a déjà sorti des noms – qui existaient déjà ou pas – et on peut rebondir en fonction des résultats trouvés).
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Well done to think of sohnmtieg like that
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I am sorry to hear that your friend is struggling… sometimes the best thing to do is just be there to listen.
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I can feel your burden here. I will be praying for you and your friend.
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Thank you.
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I’m sorry this is weighing heavily on your heart right now. Listening can mean so much, so I’m sure you were just what your friend needed in her time of need. I hope your heart finds some resolution soon as well as your friend.
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You are doing what your friend needs the most right now. Thanks for reminding us of the power and responsibility of friendship. Peace to you both.
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I know exactly how you feel. My best friend is going through some serious health issues with her husband. I want to do something for her, but all I can do is pray and be here when she is ready to talk. Knowing that you are there supporting her is all your friend needs right now.
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I’m sorry to hear that. I will praying for you and your best friend. Waiting can be hard. Be blessed.
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You were a compassionate witness for your friend.
She knew she could rely on you to let her bare her soul.
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Just being there means more than you realize. Prayers to give and your friend strength to get through this rough time.
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Being there and praying for her are among the most important gifts you can give when she is in need.
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You were there for her. You listened to her story, her pain. Words cannot immediately “fix” a problem. Being there, listening, praying … you are doing more than you think.
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Never think “I can only pray…” Start there.
What a wonderful friendship. This friend really is a part of YOUR family!
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You are absolutely right. Thank you for reminding me that prayer is the catalyst for everything.
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Wow! Talk about a posting knickong my socks off!
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I knew there would be stories. I love giant ex cons. Find me a husband, while you're at it. Yeah I'll call you this weekend. When's a good time? What's your work schedule like, anyway? You 9-tah-5in again?
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The fact that she had you, her friend, to call in that moment says a lot about the bonds you have forged with the “family” beyond the family.
Kevin
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She called you because she knew you’d offer her the comfort she needed. In Laurie’s comment- ‘writing is a form of praying’ is so true!
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Sometimes all you can do is to be there and listen. You did this.
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Writing is a form of praying – we cry out with pen and paper seeking to make sense of the senseless. I am sorry for your friend’s sorrow… push through on your write; something beautiful is sure to emerge.
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Thank you. I had not thought about writing in that way.
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I will say a prayer for your friend. Sometimes (in fact I would imagine often) it isn’t fixing we seek when we are upset, but rather–witnessing. In listening, you bear witness.
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Thank you. Please do say a prayer for her.
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