Yesterday, on the way to class I became VERY sick and had to miss class. My family is far away in Kansas City, but my roommates took care of me when no one else could! They picked up my homework, got me medicine, ran errands for me, brought me dinner and made sure I was taking care of myself (even when I thought I was better!). AND, they even dealt with my bossy attitude when I started to feel worse! But, that's not the only time they've helped me. My roommates LIVE with me - they know me (the good and.... not so good parts!) and they continue to lift me up when I need it.
Throughout the semester we have all taken our turn helping and being helped. Friends need that, I need that. My friends and I lift each other up when we're not strong.
I don't have a ton of friends, but those I have are more precious than anything :)
"True friendship consists not in the multitude of friends, but in their worth and value."
-Ben Jonson
4 comments:
I feel the exact same way. Ever since I have come to college I have experienced what you are talking about and developed long lasting great friendships. Because I live in Kentucky I rely heavily on my friends and they stand by me and help me through what ever I need. I think that is just one beneficial part of college that goes unnoticed the majority of time.
I, too, know exactly what you are talking about here. I had the flu my freshman year and could not leave the bathroom, so my roommate slept on the floor outside the bathroom all night to make sure I was okay and had everything I needed. Then... she got the flu too, and I took care of her. It is so nice to have someone show you concern in the times when you need it the most. It is also those times and actions that you do not easily forget. I am glad you are feeling better and had such caring friends! :)
This semester has been a big period of friend-rediscovery for me, so I can definitely understand what you're talking about. I'm from Texas, so it's nice to have a surrogate family up here that will take care of me and that I can depend on. Their support makes every day that much easier, even when life gets overwhelming. I'm glad that others respect and recognize the value of their friends, too!
I can't agree more! My close friends is all I need, most others are just nice "extras"! It is great meeting new people but not a lot of times it turns out to be a great friendship!
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