You know those moments when you think, “Wow! I have the best girlfriends!” Sometimes I’m driving in my car thinking about how a friend who solved a problem for me. Or I might think about an acquaintance who gave me the low-down for writing a book and becomes my friend. Girlfriends are the best in so many ways.
A girlfriend will buy you a bottle of wine because it literally has your name on it.
Close enough for me!
A girlfriend is someone who drops everything no matter how busy with work or family to take a two-hour walk with you to listen and advise when you are in double trouble.
A girlfriend is someone who will research the Internet to find a DIY Christmas ornament you can make with the fabric from an old family couch.
A girlfriend will stop you in your rotten tracks when you tell her about your sick child who is making his own soup while you talk on the phone. “Wait, what did I just hear you say? Your sick kid is making his own soup?” She loves you anyway.
A girlfriend will plan an entire trip to Italy for you and answer a bazillion questions for eight months, even stupid questions you could get off Google Maps like how long does it take to drive from Rome to Tuscany?
A girlfriend is someone who sends you a link to an Italian class hoping you’ll sign up so you can carpool together to make it more fun.
A girlfriend loves your kids as if they were their own.
A girlfriend is someone who plans an entire menu around your dietary quirks for a book club luncheon. (A lot of girlfriends here in one place!)
A girlfriend gets a co-worker to talk to your teenage son about possible careers.
A girlfriend takes the time to write a long and heartfelt thank-you for hosting her for a week. She tells you little things about your cozy home and wonderful family and yummy Chinese food cooked by your husband.
My Sweet Swedish Friend.
A girlfriend saves a spot in her family room for you and the bright red bean bag you insist on bringing to her annual academy awards party.
Academy Award seating
A girlfriend helps you refurbish your parents old furniture to turn your living room into a stylish keepsake and says she only wants your eternal friendship in return.
Best Gift!
A girlfriend tells you immediately after your son signs on to a college to get your parent-weekend hotel booked.
A girlfriend thinks of you at the Vatican.
Friends who know my love of Pope Fran.
A girlfriend sends a text to let you know she’s thinking about you when she hears you are in a bad spot. No questions, just support.
A girlfriend will let you vent, never tells a soul and never judges.
A girlfriend will let you drink too much wine. She will probably drink too much wine with you.
Best bonding medicine.
A girlfriend will ask permission to buy the same boots you own because she likes them that much but doesn’t want to offend you.
A girlfriend will help you justify purchasing an expensive, killer top; an act a hubby would never understand OR DO!
Had to…
A girlfriend drops chicken soup and saltine crackers at your front door when you are too sick to move.
A girlfriend can fill in for your mom who lives in heaven. She gives advice that only comes with maturity.
At The Moth with Jean.
A girlfriend believes in your talents when you can’t see it. She encourages you to write blog posts and books. (Lots and lots of support here!)
On NYC sidewalk..
A girlfriend tells you how much you mean to her.
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Girlfriend, this made my day! I’m laughing and sniffling at the same time, feeling grateful to have you in my life!
Ahh! You know how I feel too! Wouldn’t be writing without you!
Love this and wow I’m honored! I got the heads up on a hotel for parents weekend too. No surprise you have so many girlfriends!
You could be honored in a lot of ways! The bean bag space means a lot to me!
What a beautiful post, Francie! You’ve just brightened up my day. xoxoxo
Ahhh! You are one of my friends who believed in me from the preschool years…wouldn’t have been president of anything if you hadn’t come a long. Thank you Andra!
Aww. Thanks I needed that. Right back at you.
Thanks Missy!
Girlfriends are as girlfriends do! You’re a great one, too.
Ever the thoughtful and clever poet Elizabeth!
A girlfriend knows just how to brighten your less than stellar day with her beautiful, humorous, insightful and uplifting post, even when you have not seen each other in forever. ❤️ Love and hugs, Francie!
Goosebumps Seanna! I’m so grateful for you. You are so grateful for me. Now I’m so grateful for you again! You made my day too!
Reading the sweet stories brought tears – I too received the Parents weekend announcement from a girl friend. We are all so lucky to have girlfriends.
Ahh Jeanne. I can’t tell you how moved I am by all my girlfriends’ responses to this post. Thank you for your touching words!
As always Francie — wonderfully written. I miss our girlfriend closeness that has slowly diminished over time and distance — but know that YOU hold such a special place in my heart and my life — because without you as my partner — I never would of left Denver and embarked upon the best journey of my life — moving to San Francisco with you.
How I cherish those memories .. so thank you for making me who I am today!!
ps.. not to mention if it weren’t for you – I would never of become the wine-o I am now 😉
Wow Valerie! I am touched and honored by your message. You made it a lot easier to move to San Francisco–thank you! I’m bummed I can’t keep up with my buddies too. I love following you and Kathie on fb; I’m glad for that! I’m always happy to encourage wine appreciation! Thanks for your kind words.
Oh Francie, .. And true girlfriends continue where they left off eventhough a lot of time has passed by. Feels so good and I am so glad to have you as my friend, Thank you for mentioning me in your blog❤️❤️❤️
I love that about you Charlie! Years and continents apart and I still feel close. Your visit was the best and you are THE BEST guest ever! I loved seeing another side to San Francisco so thank you for that! And thank you for being so good about keeping in touch.