Friendship

There is an old saying: "In love, there is always one who kisses, and one who offers the cheek." Sometimes I've heard it applied to friendship also. And I have had many friendships where it certainly seemed like it was true there. On the other hand, there seems to be an interchange in love and in friendship--the people involved change places. At times, one may be the one who kisses, and at other times, the roles reverse. According to need/circumstances/strength/ability. Since my mother died I have been unable to be the one who reaches out to kiss. My friends who have reached to kiss me, so to speak, have been real lifesavers! I don't know what would have happened to me.
But I believe that I am becoming more able to extend myself. My cup is filling, oh, so slowly, but it IS filling.
Thank you to all those who loved me anyway.