One of Many Life Lessons (a blessing in disguise!)

One of my favorite quotes is “Lessons are repeated until they are learned.” Since the first time I heard that quote, I have tried not to have lessons repeated; however, I seem to have a little lapse in judgment lately that has caused me to have a lesson repeated!

Thank goodness for my wonderful husband and some “true friends” to remind me of what it was I forgot! The ironic part of it is that the key person who was instrumental in having this lesson crop up again does not even realize they gave me a repeat lesson! This person was considered a very good friend until Monday morning. Sometimes you just have to realize that you can get hurt even when you try to do the right thing. I am grateful for the wakeup call, but hate the way it happened! What sucks the most is the hurt and pain caused by the realization of the kind of person she really is and the fact that I was so naïve for so many years!

I also truly regret allowing this person to make so many of my other friends and family so uncomfortable and saying things to hurt them as well…for that my friends, I am truly sorry…I won’t let that happen again…I promise!

There are a few upsides to the whole situation, and as they say, always look for the silver lining, so here are my observations of the silver lining in this situation:

1} It has shown me what is acceptable from a friend and what is not;

2} It has made more aware of and more blessed to have the good friends I do have;

3} I got to have a good cry...those are needed once in a while to wash out your tear ducts;

4} I now realize the true level of our friendship;

5} Best of all, it is now behind me (other than possibly shedding a few more tears) and I can move on with a lesson learned...that I really don't want repeated!

Until next time, be blessed....

Amanda ;)