As I look back on the friendships I've developed over the years I have come to realize that I don't really have a certain type of person I look for. Some of my friendships would probably be considered strange by others for the simple fact that my friend and I were so much different. However these friendships don't often last that long.
I am as most of you know a very outgoing person, however as outgoing as I seem to be I do have a habit of keeping to myself other then social media. My true friends are the ones that don't care about that and respect that I'm not one that goes out often, and most of what I do in life is about my kids. As many friends as I have though I can honestly say that I have 4 really good friends that I know no matter what would always be there for me. I can't tell you how much I appreciate these friends, and you know who you are so I won't embarrass you by mentioning your name. I will however give a run down of why I find these friends to be my best friends.
Friend #1 Has been one of my best friends since we were kids on the South Side of Momence, collecting GI-Joes and Star Wars action figures. A friend I can trust with secrets, and who I can count on when I need help with something I just can't figure out. This friend is beyond friend he is family, and even though we don't get to hang out like we used to, Its good to know if I need him he will be there. I thank you.
Friend #2 Actually kind of a strange situation, I met him because he started dating a woman that was married to another friend of mine (Until I found out some disturbing things about him). We have a lot in common. We both come from homes that may not have been the greatest, we both share the love of our children, and we both really love the same sports. This is the person that will drop what ever he is doing to help me out, even when he could not get off of work to help me move, still showed up to help me load up the truck. No questions asked, no favors expected in return. A true friend. I thank you.
Friend #3 I kind of inherited him when a family member moved away. He would show up out of nowhere with a pizza because he just wanted someone to hang out with and talk to. Once he realized he did not have to buy my friendship, he really allowed me to see his good side, and what he is all about. He messed up a lot as a youngster and his reputation proceeded him into his adult hood and it was something it took him moving away to shake. We still talk on the phone like school girls at least once a week, and even discussed him coming to stay with us for a while. I would never ask this friend for anything but he is the kind of guy that if he heard something came up there would be a check in the mail and saying no is not an option. We have a mutual respect for one another, and I thank you.
Friend #4 Another odd situation. When I decided to go back to school as an adult, I ended up befriending a crazy group of misfits, myself included and even though he is allot younger then me has a heart of gold. I know he has gone through quite a bit in his life, and endured some picking on when he was in school, and yet has grown into a man that I am proud to call friend. I think of him as a little brother, he actually understands my sense of humor, and can hang with my sarcasm better then most, and for that I thank you.
Like I said I don't want to mention names because some things are left (Kinda) private, but when you read this you will know who I'm talking about, and also for that, I thank you.
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