IMPACT

I got a call at 10pm last night from my big grizzly bear of a brother Steve. He was in a bar somewhere in Armidale NSW with some friends, he was pretty drunk, I can always tell when he's drunk cause he can't stop telling me he loves me "I LOVE YOU.....YOU KNOW THAT.....I LOVE YOU! & ANY TIME....ANY TIME AT ALL YOU CAN CALL ME" At the time of the call I laughed but today it hit me pretty hard. Hard in that I have caused my family so much concern & worry. I mean here is my 42 year old brother at a bar with friends on a friday night & it suddenly grips him to phone his Bipolar sister who's recently been unwell again. I should count myself lucky....no fortunate that I have such a family that loves me but this has been a reminder never to take them for granted also.

BEST of FRIENDS

My last post got me to thinking, it made me think of great friendships (as the friend I spoke of has been part of my life for a very long time). It made me think of Frodo & Samwise, of Winnie & Piglet - the best of friends through thick & thin, yet so very different. How different can you get than a bear & a pig? Maybe old friendships shouldn't be questioned but should be seen as something sacred - just like family. Accepted just as they are, warts & all - who knows I probably give her the shits sometimes too. Infact I'm sure I do!