Thursday, February 22, 2018

Thinking Out Loud Thursday - February 22, 2018

Hello from Thinking Out Loud Thursday!  Hope you link up below and share what you're thinking out loud about today.

Today I'm thinking out loud about my weekend coming up!  Six of my friends will be arriving at our house tomorrow for a weekend full of fun.  I absolutely LOVE these kinds of weekends and when we get together memories will be made that will be laughed about for years to come.

These people are truly more than "friends", they are my family.  I love them with all my heart and would do anything for them.  There's a certain feeling of comfort knowing that this group will always have my back.  In good times, or bad, they will be there to pick me up, dust me off, and get me headed in the right direction again.

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Do you have a tribe in your corner like this?  If not, start TODAY developing friendships that will last your lifetime.  My friend Linda, who is one of the people arriving tomorrow, has been my best friend since 6th grade.  We've been through so much - the awkward middle school years, dating adventures in high school, college sororities, marriages, babies, divorces.  Even though we're a state apart, we don't let distance come between us either.  It takes time and effort keeping friends.  But it's time and effort so worth it! 

Investing time in friendships is one of those things when you look back on life, you won't regret.  True friends are those people that can be brutally honest with you and you know they are telling you the truth because they love you.  I feel that's where we mess up with friends sometimes.  When they are honest with us, we feel offended and hurt.  Instead, we need to trust that they are only telling you the truth because they care so much about you.  And in the end, they are going to still be there, standing beside you, cheering you on like no tomorrow.  That's just what true friends do!

Now, I must get going.  I have goody bags to pack and jello shots to make!  I have friends coming!!

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10 comments:

  1. Jodie's Touch of StyleFebruary 22, 2018 at 7:47 AM

    Have a fabulous weekend with your "tribe"...that's what makes life fabulous!!
    XOXO
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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  2. LaurenFebruary 22, 2018 at 9:08 AM

    Aw, I love that you have such great friendships. I definitely have some friends in my life who I know will always be there, and it's such a good feeling. I hope you have a GREAT weekend!

    -Lauren
    www.shootingstarsmag.net

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  3. csuhpat1February 22, 2018 at 9:15 AM

    That is so cool. I have people I know like that. Have a wonderful time with them.

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  4. KatieFebruary 22, 2018 at 9:16 AM

    Weekends with friends are always some of the best!! Enjoy!!

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  5. Beth (Coffee Until Cocktails)February 22, 2018 at 11:12 AM

    It is a gift to have those kinds of friendships! I know I'm thankful to have a few. Enjoy your time with them this weekend!

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  6. Morgan CartwrightFebruary 22, 2018 at 11:21 AM

    My big question: what kind of jello shots are you making? :)

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  7. JulieFebruary 22, 2018 at 2:39 PM

    Have a blast!

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  8. Foxy's Domestic SideFebruary 22, 2018 at 4:36 PM

    oh how fun! Have the best weekend ever! I have a friend from Kinder that I still talk to, and some other friends from Junior High, we get together few and far between but when we do it's like no times has passed!

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  9. CarrieFebruary 22, 2018 at 5:45 PM

    I hope you have the best time with your friends this weekend. Sounds fun!

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  10. Midnight CowgirlFebruary 22, 2018 at 6:21 PM

    It's wonderful to have a group of friends like that :)

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