gift of girlfriends

there are times when traveling this life feels so entirely complicated and tricky that the future seems unclear. some things change without our consent no matter how closely we follow the rules of expectation, plan ahead, prepare. there are times we can feel battered, unappreciated, unheard, lost. that's where the girlfriends come in. their sincere interest, unconditional affection, open hearts, engaged ears and gentle words of encouragement carry us over and through dark nights and keep us moving forward through tempestuous uncertainties. girlfriends feed us, comfort us, sustain us in ways that keep us strong and resilient while weathering life's storms. 
thank you, my girlfriends.  
i hope i am the kind of friend to you 
that you have been to me.
everything is better because of you.