Rhonda aka RaRa's blog: "Personal"

I hope everyone had a great, safe, fun, enjoyable Thanksgiving! Did you all get your belly's full today? :P Mine was nice...would've been nicer to have been spent with that special someone but someday... As I was driving up the road today (long drives make your mind wonder), during a crazy storm that came through after waking up to a beautiful sunshiny day, I got to thinking about an old friend of mine. He had been through some really rough times over the last year and ended up divorced. He even stayed with me for a little while but the drama in his life took over and unfortunately, I had to distance myself from him completely because I couldn't take it anymore..it was starting to mess with my life! Something I had never done before but had no choice due to stress, I turned my friend away and literally walked away from it all, saddened that I had to but determined to get the drama out! Well, today is not a great holiday for a lot of people, especially those who are alone or lost someone dear to their heart. Me personally, I always TRY to make the best of everything. I lost a few people near and dear, one on Christmas Eve but I get through it by spending time with people I love and care about and making the best of it all. Thinking about how it affects different people, I got to thinking about this friend of mine and how this has been a particularly difficult holiday for him. So, I texted him. He texted back. And so it begun. Come find out, right after we stopped talking, I guess the stress got the best of him and he had a heart attack! :( But he's fine, thank goodness! 2-3 months later, I find out....what a friend I am...he thought because I was disgusted with all that was going on, that he couldn't call me from the hospital! OMG! Well, he was assured tonight that no matter what, he should NEVER doubt, that at the end of the day, I am his friend! He's fine now, actually almost better than ever I think. He was very happy and relieved that I sent him that "Happy Thanksgiving" text to his phone and you know what, so was I! :) See people what DRAMA can do?!!! Ugh! I so hate drama!! Anyways, it made me feel good to know that I made someone's day and am still someone they consider one of their best friends! :) I'm so thankful for one of the greatest gifts, friendships!! :)