I am very blessed by the wonderful people that I have in my life.  I have been thanking God a lot recently for those whom He has placed around me, who are really very dear to me.  I am always humbled and surprised to think that there are people out there who like to be around me and who want to be my friends.  What a privilege.

However, (I am sure I am not alone in this) there are certain people who treat you a bit like a stepping stone. They walk over you when you are in a useful place at a useful time. They walk in and out of your life when they please, usually to get through a difficult patch.  If the river of life should dislodge you from your place and leave you in difficulty, they are nowhere to be seen, because you have ceased to serve your purpose in their life.

I get very upset when this happens.