I’ve been so thankful for God-ordained friendships lately. Do you ever have moments like that? Where you leave a lunch date or get off the phone and realize that person understands a core part of who you are? In honor of the amazing women in our lives, let’s finish the following sentence.
A good friend is like…
– A pair of fuzzy slippers — Comforting, supportive, and hard to part with. (In honor of Denise Hunter’s interview last week. :))
– A shot — Willing to poke you where it hurts, but they always bring healing.
– A box of chocolates (cue Forrest Gump voice) — Sweet, sometimes nutty, and full of surprises.
– A La-Z-Boy recliner — They beckon you to stay awhile.
– Elastic-waist sweatpants — No matter how much you grow or shrink, they’ll hang with you forever.
Your turn. What is a good friend like? Or what traits do you most admire in your friends?
*photo by Twigy Posts
I love this list, especially the elastic waist one. I admire honesty and goodness. I like humor too. 🙂
Ya gotta have humor when elastic waists are involved, don’t you, Jessica? 🙂
A good friend is like a great cup of coffee. Strong without being overpowering, warm, motivating, and always making me smile. Fun post, Sarah!
Oohhh, good one, Jessica!
A good friend is like a treasure chest. You know good things are stored inside.
Love this, Karen! And half the fun is the discovery. 🙂
You are a good friend. Wendy-esque. Too cute.
Whirlybird maple tree seeds. They make us look up in wonder!
Definitely Wendy-esque, isn’t it? But nothing could be as Wendy-esque as whirlybird maple tree seeds. Love it.
Love this list! So cute, Sarah.
Yep, I’ve experienced the shot one and have had to be the one to give the shot. For a good friend, it’s just as hard (or maybe harder) to give the shot than it is to receive one. A good friend doesn’t relish telling another something difficult, but does it when it’s needed.
Oh man, those conversations are hard to have, aren’t they, Lindsay? And you’re right…Being the shot giver is just as difficult.
A good friend is like finding the remote under cushions and blankets after the kids have gone to bed yet done their best to lose it.
LOL, Slamdunk. Good one!
A friend is like a cup of hot chocolate – sweet and warm to keep life’s chills away.
Oohhh, I love it, Loree! And I have a sudden hankering for a cup of hot chocolate now too. 🙂
A good friend is like a park bench on a glorious spring day–warm and inviting.
We’re having some of that spring-like weather here today, Keli. Love your analogy!
My favorite quality in a good friend is the ability to be real – to be herself, instead of pretending everything is peachy when things aren’t.
Good point, Stacy. Being authentic isn’t always easy, but it brings so much more depth to our friendships.
A good friend is you. 🙂 I loved our lunch date! You’re such a blessing to me. {oh, and a good friend is like fine chocolate–good quality}
Thanks, Melanie. You know this post tumbled out of me after our lunch, right? 🙂
When I read “a shot,” I thought you meant a shot of liquor. Lol! I guess that one could work too 😉
LOL, Julie! Hmm, maybe I should have specified a flu shot or something… 🙂
Works for me! 😉
I like park dates!:)
Me too! Especially impromptu ones. 🙂
A good friend is like a perfect pair of boots … or a perfect pair of jeans … you keep them forever because they are so comfortable!
So true, Beth!
A nice sweater. Soft, warm and cozy. I have maybe three really close friends. Two of them have been with me when I have had dark days and vice versa.
Hi Cecelia! That’s a true test of friendship, isn’t it? The friends who walk through dark days with us are definitely keepers.
not mine, but a favorite:
A good friend Is like a good bra…hard to find, supportive, comfortable, always lifts you up, never lets you down or leaves you hanging, and is always close to your heart.
gotta love that. 🙂
LOL, Jeannie, That is classic!
Wonderful descriptions. I like that good friends are like soft mattress–you can fall and they will catch you. Always:)
Oohhh, good one, Terri! 🙂
I value loyalty in a friendship. They stick with you no matter how tempting it is to bail out.