I've lost 'several' good friends over the past few months - some of natural causes - some tragically.
With each passing I feel a deep pain down low in my gut - often disarmed in how I contact my friends family trying to express my most inner thoughts on their loss.
And with each passing I 'count my blessings' that I've had an absolutely wonderful life and I'm so damn happy that I have a bunch of really 'great' people in my life that I call friends.
Although I don't talk often with many of my friends the joy of watching their updates on Facebook is truly 'immense' in my world.
Nothing brings me more happiness than seeing their accomplishments - watching their children (or grandchildren) growing up - knowing at one time in my career I was able to help them get to this point in their lives - or enjoying seeing some of the fun and silly things that they post that are a reflection of their individual sense of humour.
Plus watching the social media support group kick in - from time to time - when you (or I) need help can often be overpowering.
So...thank you.
Although there is a great deal of stupidity on social media at times when you need a 'friend' it doesn't take long for somebody to kick in and help somebody else....which is a big reason why I'm on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram personally - to make sure I know what MY friends are doing and if they ever need MY assistance.
So - if you're reading this you're likely a 'friend' on Facebook or you follow me on Twitter or Instagram - and I just wanted to say a simple THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for enriching my life.
And if any of you need a definition of what a friend truly is remember this.
A true Friend is somebody who, when you call them from jail asking for bail money, says...
"how much do you need?"..not "what did you do?
You are a good man, Marty Forbes!
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