I read this in a book just the other day, and it made me think of my friends. So here is the excerpt that made me think of you guys!
I've had some realizations lately. Like that I havent had a cold or the flu in exactly one year. I realized I haven't worn shoes with a heel in over two, maybe three years. Apparently I can't be bothered with a shoe that I cant just slide my foot into. No-Hassle Girl, that's me. I realized that the older I get the smaller the world gets, history really does repeat itself, and I will never use calculus. I also realized the immeasurable value of old friends.
And by old friends, I mean the true kind. The kind of friends that have been around the block with me, more than once, and would choose to go around again. Friends that have no secrets and no restrictions and no limit of love to give. My friends have seen the best in me- and the worst. Oddly enough, none of them have run screaming or signed a disinterested yawn. Or worse, none of them have cut me off. Shut me out. They just love me over and over and over in spite of myself.
I hope that in as much as I've taken from these friends, I've somehow managed to give some, too. Having friends, friends like these, was part of my survival. Sometimes I felt like they WERE my survival. During the dark days when I couldn't see one foot into they future, they believed in me. Days when I couldnt pray, they prayed for me. Days when I wasn't sure if God existed or cared anymore, they knew He did and lived as if He did. These friends have never, ever given up on me. And they have had plenty of chances and more than enouch reasons. I tend to get my heart broken a lot. Chances are, I"ll get my heart broken again in the future. And they will be there. They were there for me the first time. And the second. So no matter what heartwrenching situation I find myself in, they will love me and pray for me and listen to me and pray for me some more. Even when I dont want them to. Even when I scream that it doesn't work. When I give up, they'll keep on. I think, I hope, that if I find myself in another desert of loneliness- when I think that God has abandoned me and given up on me- I hope I will have the wherewithal to remember His most creative gift to me. My friends. He knew how much I would need them. Knows how much I need them still. Because of them, I am not alone.
I will thank God every day for each of you. Thank you for being my friend! It means more to me than you know. I will miss you each so much! But just know that this is not goodbye-- it's just see you later!! THANK YOU for everything... I love you each more than you know!!
these two girls have been my friend since the highschool days! we've done plenty of arguing, but even more laughing. I will miss them so much!!
My Dare Bear and my best friend! We became friends when I was 15, and have been through pretty much anything you can imagine. We argue a lot, but I know that he always has my back! He is my favorite guy in the world.
My Chele Bell! This would be Darren's beautiful girlfriend! He is way too lucky to have her! She is wonderful and I have loved becoming her friend!! I will miss her a lot, probably more than I miss Darren... haha
My NikNak! We met my freshmen year of college and have pretty much been inseparable ever since (except for that one semester when we hated each others boyfriends.. haha!) She is my friend from Tuscaloosa that I will miss the most. She is my best friend and I'm going to miss her so!
Rere and Nat... these two girls were my saving grace last summer. I know that without them, I would have sat around and moped all summer long. I love you two so much and will miss you guys!
My MoHo! We met in like junior high and guess and have been friends ever since. I love you MoChambs and I am going to miss you so so much! You are so silly and crazy and I love that about you!!!
Nicholas. Oh my NickyPoo! I could write a book about you and me.. haha! All I'm going to say is: Cherries, DRob, date parties (3!), homecoming, prom, Quads, Burke, Geology Part 2, and my list could go on and on and on. I love you and always will and will miss you terribly!!!!
I've had some realizations lately. Like that I havent had a cold or the flu in exactly one year. I realized I haven't worn shoes with a heel in over two, maybe three years. Apparently I can't be bothered with a shoe that I cant just slide my foot into. No-Hassle Girl, that's me. I realized that the older I get the smaller the world gets, history really does repeat itself, and I will never use calculus. I also realized the immeasurable value of old friends.
And by old friends, I mean the true kind. The kind of friends that have been around the block with me, more than once, and would choose to go around again. Friends that have no secrets and no restrictions and no limit of love to give. My friends have seen the best in me- and the worst. Oddly enough, none of them have run screaming or signed a disinterested yawn. Or worse, none of them have cut me off. Shut me out. They just love me over and over and over in spite of myself.
I hope that in as much as I've taken from these friends, I've somehow managed to give some, too. Having friends, friends like these, was part of my survival. Sometimes I felt like they WERE my survival. During the dark days when I couldn't see one foot into they future, they believed in me. Days when I couldnt pray, they prayed for me. Days when I wasn't sure if God existed or cared anymore, they knew He did and lived as if He did. These friends have never, ever given up on me. And they have had plenty of chances and more than enouch reasons. I tend to get my heart broken a lot. Chances are, I"ll get my heart broken again in the future. And they will be there. They were there for me the first time. And the second. So no matter what heartwrenching situation I find myself in, they will love me and pray for me and listen to me and pray for me some more. Even when I dont want them to. Even when I scream that it doesn't work. When I give up, they'll keep on. I think, I hope, that if I find myself in another desert of loneliness- when I think that God has abandoned me and given up on me- I hope I will have the wherewithal to remember His most creative gift to me. My friends. He knew how much I would need them. Knows how much I need them still. Because of them, I am not alone.
I will thank God every day for each of you. Thank you for being my friend! It means more to me than you know. I will miss you each so much! But just know that this is not goodbye-- it's just see you later!! THANK YOU for everything... I love you each more than you know!!
My friends that made it to my "see ya later" party!
these two girls have been my friend since the highschool days! we've done plenty of arguing, but even more laughing. I will miss them so much!!
My Dare Bear and my best friend! We became friends when I was 15, and have been through pretty much anything you can imagine. We argue a lot, but I know that he always has my back! He is my favorite guy in the world.
My Chele Bell! This would be Darren's beautiful girlfriend! He is way too lucky to have her! She is wonderful and I have loved becoming her friend!! I will miss her a lot, probably more than I miss Darren... haha
Tiffany! We met my sophomore year in college. She is literally the happiest person I know! She is always in a good mood and always smiling. I am going to miss her SO much!!!
My NikNak! We met my freshmen year of college and have pretty much been inseparable ever since (except for that one semester when we hated each others boyfriends.. haha!) She is my friend from Tuscaloosa that I will miss the most. She is my best friend and I'm going to miss her so!
Rere and Nat... these two girls were my saving grace last summer. I know that without them, I would have sat around and moped all summer long. I love you two so much and will miss you guys!
My MoHo! We met in like junior high and guess and have been friends ever since. I love you MoChambs and I am going to miss you so so much! You are so silly and crazy and I love that about you!!!Nicholas. Oh my NickyPoo! I could write a book about you and me.. haha! All I'm going to say is: Cherries, DRob, date parties (3!), homecoming, prom, Quads, Burke, Geology Part 2, and my list could go on and on and on. I love you and always will and will miss you terribly!!!!I am so very blessed! These are only just a few of my wonderful friends. If I sat here and listed every single one of them, I would be here all night!! So just because your picture isn't posted doesnt mean I dont love you! It just means that I'm tired of waiting for pictures to upload- ha! So to all my friends-- thanks for the laughs and the memories!! Come visit in Dallas and we will make plenty more!! I love you guys!!!
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