What was the best compliment you’ve received?
I’ve been complimented on my writing. My book has several amazing fans, one of whom sleeps with it beside their bed, a close friend says it’s the only book they’ve ever read 3 times. My sister-in-law’s sister said it was awesome in a note.
That means the world. It means I’m keeping my word that I’d be there to help when no one else is. That’s what I wanted the book to do.
Fristers, Family, Friends!
I have a friend, Katrina, who is genuinely more like a sister to me. I used to wonder when people said those things whether it was real. It is.
My sister-in-law is very kind to me and feels more like a sister too. My nephew has always treated me as if I’m special, he’s made my day a number of times. His partner is lovely too, and the boys!
My brother who came back and repaired everything.
My friend Luke and I don’t always agree, but that makes no difference, we have each other’s backs. Have for 18 years now. True friendship allows for differences. His partner is a lovely addition too.
My borrowed daughter Laura, is the saddest (because she lost her mum, my friend) most wonderful blessing, I hope her mum is comforted by our relationship. Her lovely little family are a joy, and her equally lovely partner certainly needs someone on his side.
Jayne who got me through a number of difficult years and is still my friend.
The cats have saved my sanity and given me something more important than me at the times when becoming self-obsessed could have been too easy.
My oldest friend Kim, I talk about her and Katrina often. One met the day before my 13th birthday, which was 53 years ago this year. The second introduced by a friend who ‘just knew’ we needed to meet. That ‘friend’ turned her back and walked, Katrina wouldn’t know how.
Katrina’s husband who turned up at one of the worst moments of my life, bringing her to support me, driving my little cat to hospital who was terribly ill, so that I didn’t cause an accident trying to see if she was still breathing, whilst driving at the same time as being out of my mind with worry.
Lastly, but not least, my whirlwind romance of 33 years. He said ‘hello’, I thought ‘oh it’s you!’ He had protective barriers set up, I walked through them. His job has been a nuisance, my anxiety was a wretch. We argue occasionally, but it just is and that’s how it is.
Compliments?
Not only are these people the greatest blessings of my life, having them as part of my life is the greatest compliment anyone could pay me.
Deb xx
Deb Hawken - Amorah 