Friends in Low Places

I received an Email today.
Right out of the blue.
Left field.
Precision timing.

It was from someone who I’ve only met once in my life.
But someone I had a deep, instant connection with.
Apparently, it was mutual.

My new friend cut right to the chase.
I like that in my friends.
No pussy-footin around here!

She told me I was Fabulous.
And that I am capable of great things.
I am successful and open, kind to my friends.

Why is she telling me these things, I openly wondered?
And suddenly I understood.
She sees it in me.

I, like some of you, don’t always see it in myself.
And if I don’t see it, how can I act it?
And if I don’t act it…how can I be it?
And if I can’t be it…how can my daughter?

My friend picked me up today,
From a low place.
I think the best way for me to thank her,
would be to follow her lead.

You, my friends, are fabulous.
You are each capable of greatness.
You are kind and you are successful.
Each in your own unique way.

Believe in yourself.
And tell your friends you believe in them too.
It may be just what they need,
To rise from their own low place.

Thank you for believing in me my friend,
And for reminding me who I am.