When I was growing up we had a weekly tradition that we called "Closure". It would take place on sunday and sort of finish off the week. What is closure? well, all 11 of us (a blended family) would gather in the living room after dinner on sunday. One by one each person was encuraged to share something they learned either that day in church, sometime over the last week, or even just their lifetime. Only if you wanted to. Once you were done, sharing would be passed to the next person. This was not a time to correct, debate, or lecture. It was simply a time to share what you had learned. Some times they were very brief, even one word. Partly because with that many teenagers you should know at least a few want to hurry up and get on with it, and also because thats just how some did it. Others would share longer thoughts.




I would like this to be a place where Closure can take place. Please share Something you have learned. If you are not an auther on the blog, but wish to share, just post what you have learned as a comment on my last post.

-Tali

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

friendship

I know its been a while. I have learned lots of things. but the one that is coming to mind at present is one I am still learning. that is friendship. I am learning from my dear friend... how to be a friend. Having so many sisters that I have always been extreemly close to has kind of handicaped me when it comes to having a friend who does not have to still love me tomorrow and be my friend even if we have nothing in common. It actually is very different to have a friend who you are not related to. But is SO fun and incredibly rewarding.

2 comments:

Halley Amor said...

I agree, I am also making new friends, and there is nothing like a good friend. Thanks for sharing this, keeps me remembering what is really important :-)

Jen said...

I would have to agree...my dearest friend is also teaching me many things! I love differences...it seems to make me a better person! LOVE YOU