Friends for a Season

I DON’T WANT TO BRAG, BUT I HAVE MANY FRIENDS. 

They all serve a purpose, and I hope I have given a purpose to their lives too. In our lifetime, we experience many seasons. Other seasons are marked by defined periods of our life – high school, college, as a young single, a newly married couple, early parenthood, established parenthood, empty nest, retirement, etc. Or a season may be marked by an event or life-changing experience such as attending a marriage, divorce, or being present during a natural disaster or tragic event. Whatever the type, we are friends when we have that season in common. But when that season ends, often the friendship does too. Realizing that a friendship season is over and letting go is one of the hardest things to do. A friendship season doesn’t always end at the same time for both people. You may be ready to move on to the next season, but your friend is still firmly planted in the current season. I have found this a lot, especially in my 40’s. Some of my friends have even become strangers again, I often think of them and I am grateful I was a part of their seasons and they were a part of mine. My life has had crazy ups and downs. I have written about them here. I must say some of those life events would have been impossible without those friends in that season. I guess……. what I’m trying to say is even though you might not talk or see the person anymore, it’s ok! Be grateful for the time that was spent and enjoy the new season. Life is short; time is limited. So many people may need you or bring light to your darkness. Enjoy those people, because that season will probably pass too! Then there are those crazy friends that stick around for decades. Those are special.