"I've got magic beans."

No, I'm not going to start a garden or grow a beanstalk. I didn't trade in a cow. This is one of my favorite quotes from Friends, still one of my favorite shows. This quote ranks right up there with "see, he's her lobster." 

Here is the video if you can't remember the scene: Magic Beans Clip. Friends was a great show because it was based on real life situations. This made it easy to relate to most episodes. This clip is from the end of an episode in season one. Rachel is trying to figure out if she is okay, even though her financial world is not very steady. She realizes that she is just fine, because she has "magic beans." Which comes from an earlier story from Phoebe. 

I realized while watching this episode, probably for the 50th time, I also have magic beans. I have a lot of magic beans. Probably more than one person should be allowed. 

My friends have been part of what has held me together these past few months. They have supported me, while not suffocating me. They have sent me flowers, visited, and taken me out. They have listened to my sobs, made me laugh, and sat in silence with me. I am fortunate to have a great support network. 

I didn't start this blog post to brag. I started it in hopes that some of my magic beans read my blog and to make sure they know how much I appreciate them. I hope that I am as much of a magic bean to them as they are to me. 

So, to all my magic beans: Words cannot express how much I appreciate you being with me not only in my good times, but in my bad times too. It will not be forgotten. Remember, I am always here for you as well. In the mean time, let's continue to help each other grow. 

Picture from: here