Monday, August 2, 2021

National / International Friendship Day

Hello Friends, 

Happy National Friendship Day. The official day was yesterday, and the International Day of Friendship was Saturday, but to me, everyday is Friendship Day. Friends bring so much meaning to my life, I'm really not sure where I'd be without all of you.


I believe one of my Superpower's is continuing to connect with both my existing and new friends. Some you can just see a few times a year, but the time just melts away when we hang out. Others, I see often and enjoy their company in many different ways. There can be a season for friendships as well. While I miss those I am no longer spending time with, I understand many of us are on a journey and there are more pressing matters going on in our lives. I'm here if they still need a friend.  



I think of friends in categories:   
  • Besties/BFF's - you know who you are. I am so thankful I can rely on you to lend a helping hand, thoughtful wisdom and a warm hug when I need it. 
  • Work friends- you know the kind that make work worth going to 
  • Neighbors -new and old. I moved about 30 minutes from where I used to live 5 years ago and while it has been challenging to convince people that I am not in another country, those who value the friendship have remained in contact. I have been fortunate to meet many new neighbor friends as well. 
  • Occasional friends- they are there for specific things, i.e. walks, karaoke -yes I have singing buddies, any number of outings that some friends prefer over others. 
  • Soulmates- I have a friend that I swear we were sisters in another life. It is just uncanny. I don't see her often anymore as she cares for an ill spouse but we stay in touch in other ways. I'm fortunate that my husband is in this category as well, at last most of the time - lol 
  • Speaking of sisters- we can count ourselves fortunate if our siblings are our friends. My sister is my friend. 
  • Crafting Friends- I have to add this to my list because I have met so many amazing people connecting over our shared passion for crafting- not just paper crafting, but sewing, crochet/knit, painting, etc. We are all artists in our own way, it feeds our soul. 
I'm sure there are more 'categories' but suffice it to say I am very grateful and blessed to have many people in my life to call my friend. This past year of COVID has been particularly difficult, not being able to see family and friends on a regular basis. For this extroverted soul, I have felt particularly lost. As I begin to venture out more, I realize the important role friends play in my life. 
 

Friendship day inspired me to create the two cards highlighted in this post. Each of my friends are true friends in their own way. I hope that I am equally deserving of your friendship and thank you for the kindness and generosity bestowed to me over the years. 

May you be blessed with friends that hold you up, laugh and cry with you, and make your life better! 

Thank you for your support of my business. Leave a comment about the friends in your life! 

Jill Hamlett  
JH Stamping Studio
Stampin’ Up!® Independent Demonstrator
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