Sweetness In Friendship
It is a gorgeous September morning causing one to recall past languorous summer days. Birds noisily flutter in and out of the old apple tree as a gentle breeze appears intermittently.
I have come to paint in my best friend’s backyard while she is traveling. Like the apple tree our friendship has matured over the years. Its weathered the storms of life and always bears fruit. No matter what the circumstances our friendship is unconditional. As the years march on a sweetness is gently sprinkled over our friendship as we realize how fragile life can be.
I giggle at the anticipation of her arrival home. A special gift will be bestowed to a very special friend for her 60th birthday. A smile spreads softly, as I think of the years we have ahead to nurture a friendship that only years of acceptance could create.
Debbie Lamey-MacDonald
Riverton, Nova Scotia
“Sweetness In Friendship” was a special gift for a dear friend. It was painted in her backyard while she was away traveling. It was a gorgeous day in September, where I was transported into the tranquility of nature. Like a small seed in nature, true friendship occurs and blossoms over time if attended with loving care.
Wishing you many happy moments with new and old friends in 2010!
Plant a seed of friendship; reap a bouquet of happiness. –Lois L. Kaufman
7 Comments
What a wonderful gift! Fabulous post!
Thanks so much for visiting Kerri
I feel very lucky to have traveled over time with such a dear friend! Wishing you much happiness in friendship too!
Wow! Your words are always so touching and your work so incredibly beautiful. What talent you have to be able to create such warmth in both. Your friend is a lucky person….and surely she will be delightfully surprised to receive such a lovely gift from a gracious and warm-hearted friend. I am not a social butterfly and keep a few very close friends in my “inner circle” (as my hubby who is the social butterfly likes to tell me). I can truly relate to your reflections on your painting. This was the perfect post for the very end of my day. Thank you!!
Ohhhh….and you can come paint in my backyard any time that you wish.
Cheryl you always write the nicest comments!! Thanks so much–they make my heart smile. I so understand your point about a small “inner circle”. The sweetest of friendships grow gradually over time on a slow simmer.
I would love to paint in your beautiful backyard! So much gorgeous subject matter, but best of all I could meet you in person and we could have tea!! Wouldn’t that be fun…. I don’t think we would have any trouble thinking of things to talk about!
So appreciate your visits to my blog
What a sensitive and eloquent entry … indeed, friendships have come to be one of my most treasured possessions (can one really ‘possess’ a friendship, it’s more a gift/blessing?). I realized this especially when I moved from a place I’d lived for 20 years. The precious fruit of friendship takes so long to grow and develop, much like your beautiful apple, on your friends tree. And your wisdom in knowing it is “acceptance” that has nourished that fruit reveals your depth and awareness. You inspire both spirit and artist in me. Many thanks.
Guest room is awaiting your visit…as long as you are OK with cats! Summer vacation IS right around the corner. Best subject matter in early May, early June and early July!
Tearooms, of course! I can feel the friendship blossoming and growing already….