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Mariam was talking about her past experience of a rejected friendship.
The Rabbi asked her, "How would you feel if for a space of a few years I dropped you completely, and then came back at a moment's notice, wanting all your attention again?"
Mariam answered, "Not very charmed."
The Rabbi cheerfully told her, "Friendship needs working at."
Mariam was very thoughtful. Friendship was, she thought, much like stitching fabric.
Once damaged, it could be repaired again, but only after work and diligent repair by stitching.
Perhaps friendship, once damaged by hurt and unmeant neglect, could be repaired by continued reaching out and work at the friendship by the one who had initially damaged the relationship.
It's always worth a try.
Photograph of textile taken by Catherine Nicolette
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