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Thank You For Being A Friend

Thank You For Being A Friend

March 22, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 11 Comments

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I’ve been a writer for years. A lot of them. As a copywriter, my job is clear—there are objectives, measurements, clients, paychecks. But only for the last two or so has my writing become personal. Yes, as a blogger, it’s different. I’m not asking you to apply for a job, buy a product or support a cause (at least not usually). I’m asking you to look into my soul—through my experiences, challenges and words—and relate. To laugh, to cry, to tell me I’m not completely off my rocker (you know, even when—heck, especially when—I am).

And you know what’s so utterly amazing to me? YOU HAVE.

Here’s how I see it. I tend to think about something—a lot. Then I sit in front of a screen typing—alone. I click Publish, post it on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. Then I wait.

A “Like”. A comment. A share. A quick remark at the bus stop, grocery store, t-ball practice. A new Facebook fan. A number in Google analytics. These have become the measure of my words.

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about this and feeling all kinds of things. Appreciation, validation, anticipation, and, if I’m going to be honest, even a bit of pressure.

But this post is meant to be the appreciation part of that. I really, really want to say thank you. Because I know that though I sit in front of this screen alone, I’m not. On the other end there are friends.

What I love about your friendship is its quiet, but ever-present force in my life. Something funny happens and I think, “I can’t wait to write about this—I can’t wait to share it with my friends.” Something sad happens and I think, “This won’t be easy to write about, but I know my friends will lift me up.” Even some of you who I haven’t met in person—you’re there for me through thick and thin. And your words, your time, your support—it’s worth so very much to me.

Thank you for trusting me to entertain you. Thank you for reading, complimenting me, and even being willing to disagree from time to time. Thank you for making my dream of building a community come true.

Thank you for being a friend.

(Oh, I’m totally willing to hang out with your other friends—the ones I haven’t been introduced to yet—too…there’s no limit to how far and wide my appreciation can go. Just sayin’.)

 Though I wrote this more than a year ago, the words couldn’t be more true still today (5/14/13). In honor of my amazing Using Our Words community, I’m linking up to another amazing community — Project: Underblog. I hope you know how much both mean to me! Join me in reading the other blogs linked up by clicking the button below.

 

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  1. neena says

    March 22, 2012 at 4:38 pm

    sweetest post ever! Of course now I have the Golden Girls song stuck in my head 😉

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    • Amy, Using Our Words says

      March 22, 2012 at 10:08 pm

      Ha, sorry. Though that song is a good one. And so are you!

      Reply
  2. OpinionsToGo says

    March 22, 2012 at 5:10 pm

    It is ALWAYS a pleasure to read your posts. I think that you are remarkable and, Big and Little and Pink are so lucky to have a mom like you. And, we are all lucky to have the chance to journey with you.
    Looking forward to sharing many, many life experiences.

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    • Amy, Using Our Words says

      March 22, 2012 at 10:10 pm

      Thank you for being such a fun part of my journey. I always love hearing from you and so appreciate your kind words of encouragement. Any time you want to call my kids and tell them they’re lucky to have me for a mom, you’re welcome to. I’ll even stop yelling to answer the phone. (We all have our moments and there are days my kids aren’t so lucky too.)

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  3. tina case says

    March 23, 2012 at 8:50 am

    a heart full of gratitude is never alone. Lovely!

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    • Amy, Using Our Words says

      March 23, 2012 at 8:52 am

      Tina, as a blogger you know just how much a few words of encouragement can mean. Thank you for your friendship and support through the ups and downs we both experienced last year!

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  4. Heidi Calma says

    May 15, 2013 at 5:36 am

    Lovely post. And so very true!

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