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Don't make the call tomorrow.
Don't send the text tonight.
Don't wait for a special occasion or later.Β
How about right now?Β
Check on your strong friend.
Maybe life has made her feel unappreciated and weak.
Check on your happy friend.
Maybe she's posting old selfies because it's been a long while since she has really smiled.Β
Check on your smart friend.
Maybe she's overthinking and overwhelmed because life's logical plans have fallen through.
Check on that sinning friend.
Maybe she needs you to be vulnerable and transparent and let her know what's in your locked closet.
Check on your sad friend.Β
Maybe she needs your corny joke to brighten her day.Β
Check on your stressed friend.Β
Maybe she needs to be reminded that she can say no, and the dishes and laundry can wait.
Check on your single friend.
Maybe she needs a love note or flowers from you today.
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Check on your married friend.
Maybe the # couple's goals photos she's posting are far from her # relationship status.
Check on your grieving friend.
Maybe you have another grieving friend that you can connect her with to help navigate the healing journey.Β
Check on your rich friend.
Maybe her credit cards are maxed out because she is trying to find happiness in things money can't buy.Β
Check on your workaholic; never can afford to take a day off friend.
Maybe she needs your casserole or the gift card you never used, and she needs you to show up on her doorstep.
Check on your fit friend.
Maybe she's chasing the image of a stranger with a great filter on social media. She's needs to be reminded of how she inspires you in real life.
Check on your unhealthy friend.
Maybe she needs a ride to an appointment or a walk around the block.Β
Maybe she needs reminded that her beautiful heart and kind soul are what you love most about her.Β
Maybe she needs you to agree with her in prayer for her healing because her hope is almost gone.Β
Check on your divorced friend.
Maybe she needs to be reminded that although her address changed, your friendship remains the same.Β
Maybe she's dealing with shame that isn't hers to carry.Β
Check on yourself, my friend.
It's great if you're well and everything is OK.
It's also OK to say "I'm not ok"Β
For today ....right now....
Check on each other.
Be kind.
Don't assume.
If today you're feeling strong and have it together, reach out.Β
If today your everything is falling apart, friend, please reach out.Β
Don't look for a sign, wait for a sign, or wait for a special occasion.
Today is a special occasion; it was a gift, not a guarantee.
Remember a phone # you can dial day or night - it's my number, my DM, my doorstep.
I'm not too busy, and I will call back, but if for some reason I don't respond - keep calling , I may need you, my strong friend. π
(These are my thoughts- you may copy, tag, use, and share-let them know you care)Β
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