What is it about some people that make you laugh?I don't consider myself a particularly funny person, and Joie tells me that she isn't either. But when we are together we can't stop laughing - really laughing. You know the gut-aching, wipe-your-eyes and cross-your-legs kind of laughing.
Perhaps it is because we have been through so much life together - ups, downs, heartaches, work, college rooming, deep, deep loss, creating a book together. Perhaps because we share so many interests - color, photography, reading, chocolate, music, singing, chocolate, art, nature, beaches, chocolate...Perhaps because we know that we are cherished by the other, we feel free to be ourselves - complete with all of the complex web of strengths and flaws that make us who we are and cause us to react the way we do. Perhaps because I know she chooses to accept me for all of my quirky pieces, I am free to laugh at myself. And what a beautiful gift! To reduce all of my flaws to the itty bitty silly things that they are is so liberating that I can truly laugh first at myself and then at the world.
My world is a richer, more intense, beautiful, and yes funnier, place because of my friend.
Oh that everyone has a friend to really, really laugh with!
isnt it great to be able able to just let go with a friend like that? laughter really is the best medicine.
ReplyDeleteIt's so therapeutic to really laugh and I find some of my oldest frieds from school days are the ones that I really roll around howling with....and of course if you know you shouldn't laugh ( perhaps a serious moment in church during the wedding vows) it's the worst...or best sidesplitting, tear running down face silent laughter that leaves one exhausted.
ReplyDeleteI do have a friend to do that with - and she is going through a very rough relationship transition right now - I'm glad I can be there with ice cream, brownies, ears and hugs. I know she'll do the same for me someday if I need it....
ReplyDeleteYou two look like beautiful sisters. Good friends are hard to come by, what a treasure!
ReplyDeleteHaving such a good friend is, indeed, a blessing (especially when they have chocolate!)! Just seeing the picture of the two or you laughing made me happy too! Hugs, Terri
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you mean! I, too, have a friend like this. We lost eachother for a while, but now that we've been found, we're stronger (and more funny!) than ever. These women are such blessings!
ReplyDeleteI read a quote once that really summed up how I felt about her. It says "Are we not two volumes of the same book?"
While we aren't exactly the same in every way - we sure do read alike! :)
What a beautiful post about you and your friend. I hope she has seen it.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! I have a friend like this too, and we are much like you guys are. What a treasure to have in your life, eh?
ReplyDeleteYou both are blessed!
ReplyDeleteOh Beverly, you both are truely blessed. What a gift. And I can hear you laugh right out of my screen....(giggles here).
ReplyDeleteWell my friend...you've done it...you've made me laugh and cry...all at once! Thank you for being the friend that you are and for sharing so much that makes my life that much more rich. I feel truly blessed...and I do look forward to the next chapter of our story...ensuring that it is full of color and isn't overly smudged with chocolaty fingers.
ReplyDeleteChocolate and laughter are ties that bind deeply indeed! What a special friendship. You're right, I wish everyone a friend like this and I'm so glad that you've had some happy summery time together - good for heart and soul! I'm certain Joie (beautiful name too) feels just as enriched for knowing you - you're clearly kindred spirits.
ReplyDeleteLove your colorful blog Bev. I JUST started my own blog - inspired by a goose. I am focusing on how our connection with nature inspires a path of discovery creatively and spiritually - as your work so perfectly shows. My life has changed dramatically as I have stepped into fully expressing myself through art, and writing, and now publishing - and it was all because of a goose.
ReplyDeleteYour post on friendship with my sister Joie shows the deep connection that we all would like to have with others. It was no accident you found each other in college and I'm glad you are there for each other.
Couldn't agree with you more. I'm fortunate to have several friends that help me as you describe!
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