that's what she said

i have amazing friends...

i know pretty much everyone says that, but i count myself truly blessed to have a long history of beautiful relationships (as Rita would say, creating some sort of life tapestry), that have both enriched my life and made me laugh harder than i ever thought possible.

i have friends that i see only every couple of years, and while distance always takes it's toll, there is a level of connectedness that keeps us united.  i have friends that i see every couple of days, that brighten my day with an unending smile.  i have friends that i haven't spoken to years, a friendship faded, and it is wonderful to me to be able to recognize that even though time has passed and i no longer know those friends as i once did, that i can enjoy the memories with fondness.  i have come to realize, over my 27 years, that there is a season for everything... (Ecclesiates 3:1-14)  and some friendships are only for a season.

which is why i say again, i have amazing friends.  i have "penny can", i have "stick stick stick stick", i have "the queen of fashion", i have "keldrid louise", i have "that's what he/she said", i have "puppy talk", i have "the beast", i have "stink hog", i have "get in the kennel", i have "you can't win 'em all"... i have poker nights, i have making our own slip n' slides out of plastic wrap, i have hot dogging/muffining, i have dirt ball fights... i have a lifetime of wonderful moments, it's all safely secured in my heart, a heart full of memories and happiness.

i have amazing friends. i have amazing memories. it has been one of my life's biggest revelations - not all friendships are meant to last a lifetime.  treasure those that do, but don't hold on to hard feelings for those that don't.  instead, let your heart be open to remembering those wonderful times, treasure those.

thank you to all of the amazing people that i have been blessed to be friends with, both past and present, you have helped shape me, and i won't forget the beautiful moments that we've shared (that's what he said...)

PENNNNNNNNNNNNNNNYCAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!