Repinned from for the heart by Barbara Eastlick
There are many who say, “I married my best friend.” Perhaps they grew up in the same neighborhood, attended the same church or school, or simply met somewhere along life’s highway. Whatever the situation, they bonded. . .a bond that remained taut through good times and bad, happiness and heartache. None of these times went lacking for humor.
Smiles and laughter keep the mind active, fill the heart with joy and supply food for the soul. ~ catnipoflife
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Love, lust, beauty … they fade, but a good friend is forever. That’s what keeps us going. If you aren’t friends, you’ll never survive growing old.
With that friendship must come the laughter…with, for, and at each other:>)
thank you for this it is so true and beautiful. My best friend of 47 yrs passed last year and I have to say we either laughed at each other or together, fought like friends do but always came back with love in our hearts and laughter our making up..
Parting is so sorrowful but how wonderful the memories!
Parting is so sorrowful but not without wonderful memories!
Lovely words Sharla, and lovely pic too. So true, without friendship no relationship can stand the test of time….
Friendship filled with hours of fun and laughter:>)
I used to want a more romantic love as those who read my book may have seen between the lines-however, all my friends who went for the hot romance were divorced within a few years and here I am still mostly happily married after almost a lifetime.
Never really thought about it that way but upon looking back I can remember some firey ones that certainly did not last!
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Beautiful thoughts, Sharla! 🙂
So glad you stopped by for some catnip:>) Just visited your site and left some comments!
I always thought friendship is very important in a marriage. It’s confirmed now!
Friendship is so important. . .it is the glue that holds the bond!
Great post!
Jeanne
Thank you for stopping by and especially for leaving comments. Visited your website…LOVE the animals! What unique species in Australia:>)
Couldn’t agree more!
Live, love, laugh…together!
Always true Sharla, my husband was my very best friend! The bestest ever! Penny xox
Yep, mine, too! We met later in life but that is just what was meant to be:>)
My husband and I did not meet until later in life but he IS definitely my best friend!!!!!
As it should be Sharla, I am very happy for both of you! 🙂
Such a heartwarming picture, and who couldn’t use a warm heart. Thank you!
I adore the picture! Definitely my husband and I in ‘old’ age. He would do anything to keep me laughing:>)
Best friends do make good relationships. Thanks this is a timely message for me.
So glad you gathered inspiration!
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