A Tribute To My Great Friends .....

Very much a random blog and steering a little off-course from why this blog was set but bear with me I will get to the point.....eventually!!

I got to thinking as there have been a few little things to happen to me recently that have not just made me smile but the action utterly shines love onto our lives. It's mostly the small stuff that sometimes can make or break your day and I am very much into concentrating on the good stuff.

I feel lucky. Lucky that whilst I have a rather small circle of great friends they are truly great - we're talking friends that even when you are in the wrong will defend you and still keep your secrets. I was once told when I was a child that you are lucky if you can count great friends in your life on one hand. I can; therefore, I am lucky. One of my dreams in life is to become this domestic goddess whilst enjoying my work and raising a family (someday, we hope) as you can all tell this is going to take sometime, I was not born into that sort of life naturally but I am happy to state that my great friends instead of dismissing my dream support me, whether they 'get' it or not!

Last month Henri and I received an enormous package from New York. (Am pretty proud of myself for waiting 3 hours until Henri got home before I opened it!) It was from a beautiful couple we met on our honeymoon that have become instrumental in our lives; Vicki and George. Inside this gift box was for me some books to help on my various journeys, a beautifully written card and other beautiful little trinkets that I will treasure - incredibly thoughtful and touching. For Henri a gift with a hand written note that brought tears to his eyes it was so special - a gift that couldn't be bought, a gift that means the world to Henri. Digby also not left out, had a shiny new diamante collar (one he won't be wearing everyday as he rolls continually in muddy water!) Then on a separate occasion one Saturday in May I received a bouquet of flowers from one of my rocks in life; Tot. These were no ordinary flowers but a huge bouquet of flowers replicating the blooms from my wedding hand tie - the very same wedding hand tie that I gave her on our wedding day, the very day that they were engaged. These flowers will never be forgotten; it has created another unspoken bond between us and the warmth I feel for her sending those to me is not possible to fully express - it's a love that means we will always read each other in a way no one else in my life will.


The 'good' deeds we've recently experienced from friends when we've been struggling with life make me realise that you cannot go through life without great friends. Our friend Ian giving his time freely to help us through sticky financial problems that were reducing me to tears and Henri to depression; thanks to his words and advice and guidance we are on a fast road to recovery. Two fabulous people, Louise and Liam for treating us to the most exquisite food in a well known restaurant in New York that we'd never have been able to afford had they not shared with us. Lou J who worked with me as my assistant; she took the time to get to really know me and always tries to help where she can. Sipi, a dear friend who despite living in another country would literally do anything for us within his capability; his words of wisdom are invaluable. So many more .... I am lucky to have so many that I am not able to mention them all by name.

I recently was able to give back. My life long friend Emma; we went to school together, shared London together and know every inch of each others thought processes. Her soul mate and husband had to go through open-heart surgery and she found herself in alien accommodation in a city she doesn't know. Being there for her when he was in surgery, walking into ITU with her, holding her as she took in the tubes and the enormity of what she was faced with, reminding her of the positives. Giving back is so very rewarding. All my great friends would do it for me and I would without question do it for them.


I don't see or talk to a lot of my close friends often, day to day life has taken over so very much and many friends live far away from us. For one thing I hate the telephone with a passion - I prefer the written word, old fashioned cards and letters or meeting up and seeing friends. We always pick up where we left off no matter how long it's been.

To all my great friends, thank you. For everything. For being you. xxx