i've never been one to need close friends. some would say i'm a loner, but my dearest friend is myself. the time i have to spend with myself is something i treasure. loneliness and boredom are very foreign to me. as i've aged, the enjoyment of being with others has grown, though. we moved to the northern part of our state to be near some close relatives that we've always enjoyed visiting. after we moved, we spent a great deal of time with them, going on several long trips and getting together often for meals and to play games. after the first couple of years, though, we didn't get together as often. their health declined, and they were frequently not well enough to spend time with us, and lengthy trips were out of the question.
to my surprise, i found myself missing our get-togethers and resented their inability to travel and join us for evenings of meals and game-playing. we've become friends with another couple who are several years older than we are but who are still quite active. we have much in common, including our political leanings and backgrounds. i love spending time with them and hope that i can be as vital as they are when i'm their age. when circumstances prevent our weekly visits, i find myself missing them and looking forward to a time when we can be with one another.
it's so important to have companionship, especially as we age. the experts tell us that close friendships prolong our lives, and i believe them. may we all find others with whom we can enjoy ourselves. may each of us love ourselves and let our love carry over to others. as we age, may we enlarge our circle of love to embrace as many people as we can. shalom.
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