HAPPY FRIENDSHIP DAY.........A TRIBUTE.

 HAPPY FRIENDSHIP DAY! 🤩🤩    A TRIBUTE. 

             


As I sat on that chair in the restaurant and looked at the ‘Poori Bhaji’ on my table, my eyes fell on the empty chair across the table.  My eyes stung with tears waiting for permission to flow.  I missed a friend (Meeting friends is a luxury now!). I instinctively glanced at my mobile hoping to see that ‘Cheers’  or a smiley that always put a sparkle in my smile. 

Some people have that effect on you.  These are the special people whom you meet just by fate.  They come into your life out of nowhere and bring that different YOU to life.  These are friends that bring out that special YOU that even you were unaware of.  Their energy is infectious. They bring out the best in you.  This brings me to the topic of ‘ Friendship’.

We will soon be celebrating ‘Friendship day’. How many are we left with, to celebrate?

The year that passed (COVID YEAR) questioned many a relationship of the past.  Many longstanding friendships broke down due to the stress of the covid situation and the challenges that came with it.  Many could not survive it. I will say, they could not stand the test of time. Sad, but that is the truth. On the flip side, we found many out of the blue kinds. Those, which we had not looked at or overlooked. These friends were there for us.  In thoughts, words, or deeds.  They were there when we needed to talk, they had us in their prayers and some could be with us physically when we stood alone in despair bearing the wrath of covid.  I am sure each one of us found one such friend, if not a handful of them (Lucky you!).

These times have been sort of a blessing in disguise.  They took the veil off a lot of things. Now, we all stand bare and real.  Only the truth . What is real and lasting remains. We are now able to distinguish between need and luxury. Not only in material terms but also in relationships.

Today, On the eve of friendship day, I want to thank that friend who brought out the real me, that friend who prayed for me( I could feel it), and those friends who have been with me in thoughts, words, and deeds.  You made my covid year bearable.  Without you, I would not have made it this far with grace. I am also thankful to this covid year for weeding out unwanted relationships and helping me in decluttering my life.

 

To all my different kinds of ‘FRIENDS’.  A big ‘Thank you ‘for being a part of my life. I cherish each one of you and am grateful to the Lord for bringing you into my life.  I love you all!

Happy Friendship Day!🤗🤩Bless u!😇

 

Comments

  1. Rita31 July 2021 at 21:51

    Bless you too dear. We have had good times together hope we'll meet up soon. Cheers to our friendship. 😍

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  2. INVESTMENTS-RNS31 July 2021 at 22:06

    The best ship in life - FRIENDSHIP well narrated with personalized examples - Good going - Ramanathan N S

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  3. Blogger31 July 2021 at 22:12

    Happy friendship day dear True and long lasting friends are like rare and precious gems. I am lucky to have you as my friend. In todays world we have a big contact list who keep on posting their comments but it is very difficult to find a true friend who will understand and stand by us in all good and bad times.

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  4. CB Patnaik31 July 2021 at 22:46

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  5. Unknown31 July 2021 at 22:52

    I couldn’t think of someone better than you to be my cousin cum friend. You’re not only the part of my family, but you’re also part of me. I look forward to be like you - As energetic and passioned even in the 50's.

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  6. Preetha Suresh31 July 2021 at 22:56

    I believe in telepathy now....coz these are my thoughts , written down by you... Happy Friendship Day to you.

    Luv, Preetha Suresh

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  7. CB Patnaik31 July 2021 at 22:57

    Suja !! Your narration of Friends on Friendship Day, touches the age old proverb, we are all social animals.You have rightly explained the need of Friends & in their absence, it's like a living without eyes.
    I'm your friend.

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  8. bindu1 August 2021 at 00:10

    Thats what friends are for...
    Well narrated, and friendship has no bar.. Its always above all. Just enjoy your life

    Bindhu Nair

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  9. Sv1 August 2021 at 00:53

    Beautifuly said, in my opinion friendship is the only relationship, or rather a Beautiful feeling that is nither defined or restricted by blood, caste, creed or colour but happens when one is willing to accept the person that he/ she is, with all the goods and including the defects. You don't judge, rather you are with them whenever needed and possible, you nourish when required and cherish what ever comes from it. Throughout our journey we come across many of these, some from family and and some who become family... and you sure are one such precious gewl and family...Happy friendship day dear.

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  10. Swapna1 August 2021 at 02:03

    Blessed too u dear…very well written Suja….Happy friend ship day dear😊😊

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  11. sneha1 August 2021 at 08:08

    Beautifully written! And very true.. Covid did bring about a lot of changes in relationships especially friendships. Thank you for this. Happy friendship day to you! :)

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  12. Unknown1 August 2021 at 10:27

    Happy Friendship Day

    Friendship is not collection of people. But it is selection of hearts. We need to put all efforts to hold them for life time.

    The pandemic has disrupted many aspects of our lives, but it has not and cannot prevent us from communicating love to one another. It May actually be providing us the opportunity and the motivation to let love abound all the more. What is certain above all else in this time when so much is uncertain is that "nothing can separate us from God's love".

    Ramakrishnan

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  13. Unknown1 August 2021 at 13:00

    Sree: Happy Friendship Day Edathi. Loved your writeup.

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  14. Jaspreet3 August 2021 at 20:06

    Happy friendship day .u

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  15. Unknown4 August 2021 at 21:37

    Aditya Gupta

    Truely written and love the way u described it's the true friendship which is ever lasting and long live in loved and sorry for late comments

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  16. Deepa Duraisamy5 August 2021 at 08:25

    So true, Covid literally showed the line between who stood by you in your toughest times and who didn't. For a couple of my friends, when they got infected, they got the shock of their life when people started reacting differently or rudely and all. The base of friendship is humanity after all, or for that matter, it's the base of any relationship. How can we let go of that! Happy Friendship Day Sujadi!!

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  17. Padma8 August 2021 at 06:12

    Sorry for the late comments Suja. Happy friendship day to you too. Real friends never turn their back with your situation. Only true friends will be there with you even if you are in disguise. So always cherish your friends. I am lucky to have you as my friend. Thanks. 😘

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