Friendship

    Today is one of those days that have me thinking a lot about some of the most important people in my life, my friends. I grew up in a small town and I have had some of my closest friends almost my whole life. Together we have been through good times, bad times, getting in and out of trouble, laughter, tears and so on. I can’t even begin to imagine where I would be today or the person I might have become had I never had these people in my life.

   When I was little I never could have imagined where life would take all of us. Chasing boys around the playground trying to kiss them, trying to fly off chairs telling each other secrets and the infamous “swearing club” how was I ever supposed to know that all these moments would create lasting bonds.

   As we got older and we started to change into wild and crazy teenagers more friends emerged and we all made some unwise decisions. All though I know at this time in all of our lives we put our parents and school staff through hell I can’t help but think back at some memories and laugh. There were crazy parties, mud wrestling, goofy sayings, dancing, playing in the rain, and making homemade T-Shirts. We lived our lives day to day without a care in the world, never thinking about tomorrow or the consequences of our decisions. We also supported each other through getting in trouble, first loves, break ups, and problems in our home lives. We were each others pillars of strength and shoulders to cry on, further deepening the bonds.

  It seemed like in the blink of an eye we changed into adults. We all had to get jobs and support ourselves, making time to see each others harder to come by. Even through coming into adulthood and not seeing each other as often as we use to, we still have continued to grow and offer support to one and other. I have watched some of my craziest friends settle down, get married and become loving caring parents to their own children. I have watched us all change and grow together. I can honestly say, hands down, that I am proud to call these people my friends. They are my other family, possibly the family that knows me better then I at times know myself. For them I am truly grateful.

  I can only hope that anyone who reads this has had the honor of building the relationships I have. Time might take us different places but it’s important to never forget where you came from or the people who helped you get there. To all my dear friends, I love you all and I want to thank you for always being there for me through the good and the bad! I am truly blessed!