Friendships

I am approaching my 27th birthday at the end of this month and got to thinking about all the people that I have encountered throughout my short time on earth. I survived all the years of school. Yes, I say survived because those middle school and few years of high school were somewhat of a soap opera ordeal. I'm sure you can all relate. Anywho, even though I met so many people, I only have a handful of people who I still keep in contact with. I mean, really keep in contact with. Not via facebook or email, but legitimatly keep in touch with.

There is one particular person who I can say is still my friend after over 20 years of friendship. Its amazing how fast those years flew by. I mean, it feels like yesterday when I think of all the memories we shared. Our concerts, dance-a-thons, all nighters, slurpees and boys are things that keep dear to my heart. I hope that one day, my daughter or son have friendships like this that they can look back on and smile.

The beauty of Facebook is that we can reconnect with people whom we haven't seen in years. See how their lives turned out and possibly spark up a friendship again after separation. Or simply keep in contact with family too. Share your photos of kids, events, etc with all of them. But when you really think about it, its nothing more than an update; a smiget of whats going on in their lives. It's not even cracking the surface.

With that being said, I am so thankful for my friendships. I am not someone who has loads of friends. I have a few really close people that I can be myself with and really talk to. I cherish them like I cherish a really, really, REALLY good piece of chocolate (You totally know what I am thinking of <3) They make my life eaiser. Friends really do. I can relax, be myself, chat and get whatevers off my mind. I can be that for them too. Its a balancing act; give and take. Every mom needs a friend.

Its also interesting to look back and remember the friends that came into your life and for whatever reason, are no longer a part of your life. For me, I have a few people who drifted away, but the memories of our fun times still live on. Some people who drifted away, still not really sure why or how we disconnected. Its funny how life is like that sometimes.

Its so fun to watch my almost 4 year old's friendships develop. Watch how they interact, get along and play. I want so bad for my daugther to be a kind, loving, Godly friend. I know it will take time, but I hope that she finds that one friend for her where they're inseperable. Someone she can tell her secrets too, cry with and share memories that will last a lifetime.

I find it amazing how fast your youth passes you by. If I could rewind the times where my bestie and I were swimming at the rec center, having sleepovers & being a mall rat, I would. I'd cherish it more. Not be in such a rush to grow up. It was such a carefree life. With that being said, I love my life now and wouldn't change a thing.