We had a good time together with the help of some tasty wine, beer and appetizers. Even our personal bartender was exceptional by taking care of our every need!
I was talking to one of my hockey mom pals and in my true nature, was giving her some lip about taking her cell phone to church. I argued that you can give one hour to God without the handy dandy addictive cell phone.
She argued she needed it as her 15 year old son broke his collarbone that Sunday snowboarding and was home recuperating alone. The cell phone represented her modern day communication comfort blanket.
As we bantered back and forth, I knew I was about to get 'hit' with a good verbal sparing blow. I even said as I bent to shield my ears, "here it comes." ( knowing full well I deserved it! )
Much to my surprise, my friend opted for the high road. She responded with
" I know you love me, unconditionally..."
There was a brief moment of shock that I did not get hit with a punch or a blow, but was greeted with a heart stopping compliment. Actually I do not even remember what she said after the word unconditionally. My mind was trying to absorb her words.
All I could think of were the power of her words. How she stoppped the conversation with these words.
My immediate reaction was to give her a kiss and tell her I loved her. She certainly won that verbal sparing battle. Case closed, contest over, turn out the lights! Unconditional love won this battle, hands down!
She was absolutely right, it did not matter what she did or said to me, I do love her unconditionally. The power of unconditional love stopped this verbal bantering and led to a moment of love. What a powerful statement. A true friend indeed I do have.
I thank God for my friends who I love unconditionally and those who love me. It represents the strength of our friendship and soul connection.
Who are your unconditional friends? Can you say it does not matter because I love you unconditionally? Do you recognize unconditional love in your friends, family, connections?
There is power in knowing your friends love you unconditionally.
