16 May 2012

Grateful for Annee




 “At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” — Albert Schweitzer




I've had a chance to work again with my good friend, Annee, here at Crossroads. Our careers have criss crossed and thrown us together in three facilities (the other two in California) over the years, oh happy fate. I call her my wise friend because she is and she's generous in sharing her wisdom. I've been the recipient many times and one time she saved my life, you know, the way girl friends can do. I was immobilized with hurt and fear and didn't know what to do next. I called Annee. She said: just show up, pay attention, tell the truth, and let go of the outcome. I thought to myself, I can do that, and that thought gave me hope. I saw the way out and it was simple. I wrote those words down and put them on my refrigerator and read them every day, clung to them as to a life raft, did them as my only requirement. It changed everything of course. It's how friends can change each other's lives.


So, in between our work, we gab and float and luxuriate in time together. Makes my heart happy. And grateful.

9 comments:

  1. Beautiful and heartfelt sentiment, Mary. You are very fortunate in having that friend during those times, and you have each other still. Hugs!

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  2. What a helpful and beautiful friendship you have with Annee.

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    1. Girlfriends- what would we do without them?

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  3. This meeting up with a good friend must be a fantastic coincidence! You and she are lucky to have such closeness.

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  4. ah good friends are worth more than gold..great having such a fantastic friendship..i have a close friend since kindergarten times and i'm so thankful for her..love the albert schweitzer quote as well

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  5. Rosaria, Yes, 25 years of planned or coincidental visits makes us very lucky.

    Claudia, Since kindergarten? Just imagine!

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  6. Such friends are a blessing. My best friend has been in my life since the freshman year of hight school (and you know how long that is!), and I truly value her.

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    1. I do know how long that is! GF's are the best.

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