Life-Long Friend
Growing up my parents always told me I would be lucky if I were to have one true, life-long friend. As a kid, this information went in one ear and out the other. It didn't really mean anything to me as a child. As kids, we are just so social, most of the friends we make do not stay in our lives long-term. What I failed to realize when I was younger was the meaning of a real friend. Not just someone you trust with everything or someone who is always there for you, but someone who you can completely be yourself around. Someone who knows you better than you know you.
As I matured, those words my parents told me started to hold more value. Friends came and went, and I never found "my people." The feeling of being an "outsider" and loneliness overcame me. Sure, I have close friends who I have known for years, but I could never find that person who truly understood me. I never felt that deep bond with anyone. It was hard always feeling misunderstood and not having that person I can go to whenever. It wasn't until a couple of months ago I realized my friend, Sarah, was that person for me.
Sarah has been one of my friends for a couple of years now, but as I said before, it wasn't until the past few months we became extremely close. Along with the friendship we already had, we have several mutual friends, so we started to spend a lot more time together. As time went on, I realized that she was "that" friend for me. Our friendship compares to no other relationship I have ever had. Sarah has always been so honest with me. She also has one of the kindest hearts I know. While the road to finding a true friend was difficult, I am so glad it led me to her. I truly cannot imagine my life without her. I know, without a doubt, she is a true, life-long friend!
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| This is us this past weekend (not the best picture, but I think this really captures the nature of our friendship)!! |
I am so happy that you have found a true friend in Sarah! I agree that the struggle to find true, life long friends is hard. However, once you find them, it is very worth it! I am so glad you found your person, and I hope you two make many more memories in the years to come!
ReplyDeleteIt is so great that you have found a lifelong friend! I agree that it can be very difficult to find those kinds of friends, but it looks like you have done well in that regard! I hope you guys have a truly long lasting friendship!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy that you found someone like that! I think its so true what you said about growing up and having a bunch of people in your life. It's interesting to think about growing up with the same people in our grade and we shuffle through friends throughout that time until we find the ones who stick. I'm forever grateful to have my people in my life and to have them stick. I hope you guys are forever as well!!
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