Posted on Dec 17, 2014
Can you count your true friends on one hand?
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A long time ago, a wise man said to me, don't try to be friends with everyone...but try to make a few really good friends.
Something we have all experienced is making and losing friends over a lifetime, but much more common in a setting where you are always moving. I have made some awesome friends over my 18+ years and will continue making friends...but it is sad how so many people come in and out of your life, only to never be heard from again. So, the wise man's word still ring in my ear. I have made some really good friends and YES, he was right. You can count your true friends on one hand. Do you agree, after continuation reading my post? Is this the same for you. My military career has caused me to give up my childhood friends, but I have picked up some that will forever remain near and dear to my heart. I hope you have too. What I enjoy so much about my military family (yes, that includes all of you) is when I am out and about; I am extra courteous to folks with military stickers on their vehicle; I help WWII and VN vets in any way I can; I always thank a veteran for their service. Even more than that, if I get into a conversation with a veteran stranger, it's like meeting an old friend, even if they are much older or younger than myself. I am not without friends, now I have millions, and I feel a sense of fulfillment, I haven't felt before. Thank you for welcoming me into your family. Ranger On. With that said: Do push-ups until I get tired!
Something we have all experienced is making and losing friends over a lifetime, but much more common in a setting where you are always moving. I have made some awesome friends over my 18+ years and will continue making friends...but it is sad how so many people come in and out of your life, only to never be heard from again. So, the wise man's word still ring in my ear. I have made some really good friends and YES, he was right. You can count your true friends on one hand. Do you agree, after continuation reading my post? Is this the same for you. My military career has caused me to give up my childhood friends, but I have picked up some that will forever remain near and dear to my heart. I hope you have too. What I enjoy so much about my military family (yes, that includes all of you) is when I am out and about; I am extra courteous to folks with military stickers on their vehicle; I help WWII and VN vets in any way I can; I always thank a veteran for their service. Even more than that, if I get into a conversation with a veteran stranger, it's like meeting an old friend, even if they are much older or younger than myself. I am not without friends, now I have millions, and I feel a sense of fulfillment, I haven't felt before. Thank you for welcoming me into your family. Ranger On. With that said: Do push-ups until I get tired!
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I don't need whiskey, TSgt Hunter Logan, unless it's TX! Your integrity and honesty put you there. ;)
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Yes I can. I can say besides my wife, closest and best friend, I have only had a couple of truly close friends that I stay in contact with regardless of where I currently am in the world.
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Yes, I can go a month or a year not speaking to them, when we do talk it's like no time has passed between us.
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SPC Mark Beard
Yes some are brought into your life for a short time some long time there is a reason for each and everyone we meet both good in bad in this journey called life
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I have lots of acquaintances but almost no friends. All but about 3 of my friends have died. That tends to happen to us as we get older.
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