Serendipity – of friends

There are those we trust, who prove worthy of our trust; we celebrate them! There are those who are not so worthy after all; we grieve them. There are those who make a bad first impression on us, who become utterly reliable friends. They provide a glimpse of joy. Obviously, surprises in relationships can be painful; or, they can be blessings. The questions for me are, who will I be on the other side of a twist or a turn I did not foresee. Is this where my choices most fund my potential for growth? The choice to inflict a narcissistic wound on the other would not be growth for me. Neither is there growth in deciding to endure abuse. But learning to be honest in our grieving, while celebrating the gift of the one who is “for us” seems to me the right path. (Just some reflections, not a presumption of wisdom, I hope!)