This week’s prompt in the MFRW Author Blog Challenge is Meet My Best Friend.
I had to think about this prompt for a few minutes. Unlike some people, I haven’t had one best friend throughout my life, but rather a succession of close and not-so-close friends. I did have a best friend in elementary school, but then we started moving, eventually from Pittsburgh to California. We moved six times in five years, which made it hard to make and keep friends. During those years, my mom became my best friend. We remained close until her death, and sometimes I still sense her nearby. My mom was such a dog lover, we all were. This adorable Chihuahua pup looks much like our Mitzi did. My mom and that dog were practically inseparable.
After I married, my husband became my best friend, though I also had lots of good female friends. My critique group has grown so close, we feel more like sisters than friends, interesting since three of us are only children. I have a half-brother who is fourteen years older than I am, so I like to say that my dad had two wives and two only children. He and his wife Renee are also friends, and since Bob’s death, traveling companions.
For someone like me, from a small family, friends are all important, and I’m grateful for every one.
Me with my brother Mac and my sister-in-law Renee at The Venetian in Las Vegas
What about you? Do you have one best friend or a whole bunch?
Linda
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What I’m enjoying about this blog topic is how we writers surround ourselves with the important, whether they are still here, geographically near, or four-legged. Either way, we’re fortunate to have them all.
You are so right, S. C.
Hi, Linda,
My mom liked dogs, and I always have too. At times, I still feel that my mom is close. I have a few very close friends that I can almost call best, but my true best friend has been a part of my life since I was eighteen. I wrote about her for the blog hop too. Have a great weekend.
Mary Jo, it’s great that you’ve had the same best friend for so long. Thanks for dropping by.
I’m like you in that I had many different best friends growing up. My mom and I had periods of disconnection, but in the end, we were very close. I have a sister I’m close to, also,. And then there’s the series of four-legged friends!
Great post, Linda!
That is a cute dog! Friends and fur babies are definitely treasures.
I have a small group. 2 in person friends and one online friend. I talk to the online friend way more. Haven’t yet found that group of writing buddies, but hopefully one day I’ll get there on that. Your dog is a cutie.
Hope you find some writing buddies.
Hubby and I have moved around a bit during our marriage so we lost contact with the friends we made early in life. But that’s made us the best of friends. We’re the scary kind of couple who keep the bathroom door open and laugh at accidental farts.
LOL. Sounds like my marriage.
I’ve never been one to have lots of friends, and few I’d consider “best”. Moreover, there have been long stretches where no one held the title. You are fortunate to be married to your best friend..this isn’t true in every marriage. Congrats😊
I was married to my best friend. I’m widowed now.
I’m sorry for the loss of your husband. It is wonderful that you’ve had so many friends through your life!
Thank you, Robin.