Woman to Woman

There is a bond between two women that is unexplainable and irreplaceable. When another woman "gets you" it is freeing and refreshing. Every woman needs another woman as a confidant. Someone she can go to when she needs to talk about her insecurities, her loves, her fears, her heartaches, her latest shopping spree, and her "lovely time of month".
Today I had the pleasure of joining one of my dearest girlfriends for lunch. It was a last minute date, but I knew from the hastiness of her request that it was important. Little did I know, that I too, needed that lunch date. As we gabbed and vented over a Mandarin Orange Spinach Salad with Chicken, we bared our hearts and souls to each other on our current relationships, jobs, stresses, family, God and friends. Oh, and of course there was a mention of shopping and clothes.
As I sat there listening to her, I felt like I was listening to myself. Everything she said I was experiencing or had experienced. Come to find out, she said she felt the same way once I told my story.
During that time, I couldn't help but think, "Wow. This is so nice to have another girlfriend to talk to, who won't judge me or think I'm crazy or ridiculous. Someone who understands how I feel." Another thought crossed my mind, "God, thank you. Thank you for putting her in my life. Thank you for another new girlfriend. You know I need a couple of solid girlfriends and you have blessed me with one right here in San Antonio, TX. Thank you."
As a woman our relationships are vital to our existence. We must do all we can to maintain and nourish those relationships, especially woman to woman.