Friends

I'm so blessed to have so many great friends. I was just thinking about some of them today, and how they all bring something different to my life. Each of them means so much to me, and I hope they know how much I value each of their friendships! 

Jennifer, one of my closest friends, is also my cousin. We've grown up together, fought and played together, been through thick and thin together, and even been pregnant together. Over the years we've had times where we'd drift apart (because of the business of life) for a while, but we'd always reconnect and pick up right where we left off. I know I can ALWAYS count on her to be there for me and to be on my side, and I would do ANYTHING for her as well. She's the closest thing I've ever had to a sister and I love her so much.

 

Tifanie, another of my best friends, has been such a blessing since I met her a year and a half ago working at Carino's. We hit it off the first minute we met, which is a big deal for both of us since neither of us like a lot of people. What I love most about her is the way she makes me feel like I'm home when we're together... no matter where we really are! It sounds weird, I know, but she's my "comfort-zone friend". I feel like I can relax and completely be myself around her, and I feel like she does the same when I'm around. She's always got me laughing, and she's been a great listener more times than I can count. I love hangin out with her and her husband, especially since he and Ryan have become friends as well. I hope she knows how much I value our friendship.

 

Tiffany is another friend I met at Carinos. At first we didn't really talk much... I think because we both can be a bit snobby at times lol. Now I consider her a very good friend, and it's all because of our other halves! Her fiance and my husband are very close friends, and because they would want us to come along on occasion when they'd hang out, we got to know each other. We quickly learned that we have soooo much in common, and we understand where the other is coming from. She's great at giving good and honest advice, and I trust her judgment and opinion more than most other people I know.  She's a wonderful mom, with many of the same views, values, and opinions as my own. She's been there for me through some rough times, and I love her more than she probably knows. I hope she knows that I'm here for her any time she needs me.

 

Summer, Charity, Lisa, and Landy are all girls I went to high school with. Summer and I hit it off on the first day of our freshman year and were best friends all through high school until she moved away. She finally moved back a few years ago and we're now friends again... I missed her so much. We really don't get to see each other much because we have 5 kids between us and crazy schedules that never match up, but we keep in touch on the phone. I have so many great memories with her, and still love her so much! She's probably the sweetest, most kind-hearted friend that I have. 

 

Charity and I weren't ever really close in high school, but we were friends. We lost touch after I graduated up until about a year and a half or so ago. Since then we've gotten much closer and I consider her one of my best friends. She's a lot of fun to hang out with, she's  thoughtful, loyal, and sincere (all qualities I adore in her),and I hope she knows how much she means to me now. 

 

Lisa was another friend I never really got close to until recently. We just started hanging out a couple months ago, and have already formed an awesome friendship. She's an absolute blast to be around... and she's almost as funny as I am! haha I really feel like I've found another keeper in her. She's easy to talk to and our husbands really hit it off as well. 

 

Landy and I were pretty close in school. We've been friends,  enemies (haha... stupid high school drama), and friends again... since 8th grade. We drifted apart after we got out of school, and just recently started talking and hanging out again. I realize now how much I've missed her! She's beautiful, sweet, and a lot of fun to talk to. I'm so glad we're friends again. I hope she feels the same cause I don't plan on letting her drift away from me ever again! I love her too much.

Kayla is a friend who will always be dear to me even though we've drifted apart. We still talk occasionally and when we do it's always nice to hear her encouraging words. She's very talkative and bubbly and I love that about her. She's an amazing mother and wife and I love her whole family so much. I bet she has no idea how much I miss her.

 

Lisa is a long time friend from church, just like Kayla. We've never been extremely close, but I consider her to be a good friend. She's a very strong Christian  woman with a very sweet spirit. It's always fun to talk to her and get to know her more. I love her and appreciate all she's done for me. I hope she knows how much she means to me.

It doesn't seem right to write about my closest friends and not mention Alexis. We're not friends any more, we don't even speak to each other... but she was the dearest best friend I've ever had. She'll always have a place in my heart. I think about her often and miss her so much. I regret that we have so much between us preventing us to continue any sort of friendship. I hope and pray she's happy and doing well. I'll always love her like a sister... just like I always told her I would. If she ever needed me, I'd still do anything for her... I wish she understood that.

 

I have many other friends not mentioned that I don't talk to as much as I'd like to... I'm regretful of this. I wish there was more time in the day, so I could work in more time with family and friends, but life is busy and it flies by so fast. I'm thankful for these special people in my life and all they mean to me. I pray that each one will be blessed today and throughout the week. I love my girls!!!