Dear Friend

As I scrolled through your social media pages, I sensed you were struggling. You seem tired. As I read your post, it appears you are being overwhelmed by life’s storms. I have experienced those moments.

So friend, I want you to know I am here. There have been times, I have watched friends go through storms from a distance because I was not sure what to say or do. I made their pain about me. I wish I had just showed up. Just listened.

But as I have faced my own storms, I have realized how important it is to have friends walking with me during the storms of life. I am thankful for those who did not jump out of the boat when the storms got too rough.

I am done letting circumstances keep me from staying close. I will not be perfect when I reach out to you. I might say the wrong thing. I am okay with that. The most important thing is, I will always be there for you. No judgment. No quick fixes. No, I will just be there for you.

You will get through whatever storm you are facing at this moment. It will not be easy. There will be some tough days. You might even feel like giving up. You might lose hope. When you lose hope, I will hope for you. We will get through this journey called life together my friend. We will finish strong. ~OC