Hermione, Ron and Friendship

I'm on a Harry Potter kick right now,

re-watching all the movies in anticipation

of the big finale this summer.

And while I was sitting on the couch with Rob

watching the movie, I was doodling in my sketchbook

and this came out.

She kind of reminds me of Hermione.

I was thinking about the movie, and what has made

both the books and movies so successful.

And it occurred to me that Harry

is an outcast.

He doesn't really belong anywhere.

He doesn't have a family,

he doesn't really fit in with his peers.

In fact, he is an oddity

to be oggled and whispered about.

But he finds two good friends.

Two good friends who stand by him

no matter what.

I was an outcast for most of my youth.

A social pariah.

I know very acutely the pain of being alone.

But I have some really good friends now.

And I am so grateful.

So grateful that I have a place to belong.

So today I want to say thank you to the

Rons and Hermiones in my life.

The loyal friends who have stood by me

through the good and the bad.

To Sam and Mandy, Rick and Aly.

I love you and am so

grateful

to have you in my life.

And to the one who has been there for me

even in my darkest hours.

My amazing husband Robert.

I am a very lucky woman.

And you?

Who are you grateful for today?