I started a post about some of my wonderful friends, but just recently realized I didn't post it! So, I'm changing it up a bit and posting it now.
I can't begin to describe my relationship with some close girlfriends. If it wasn't for my experience at college or with DZT for that matter I doubt I would have the group of girls to rely on that I do. I thank God everyday that they are in my life! Our friendships are so different that it's virtually impossible to even explain, but somehow it works. I don't know how it works and really don't care to figure it out b/c all that matters is that we're there for each other. Each girl makes me a better person and challenges me in different ways. I have no doubt in my mind that the Lord knows how and why I need each of them.
Isn't that how it should be? Shouldn't every person in our life somehow make us better, stronger, happier!? Each person in my life has helped me grow in some way & continues to be a place of strength for me. I'm grateful for each friendship I have....some new, many old & try my hardest to appreciate that friendship for what it is. I hope my friends have days where they rely on me the way I often rely on them.
One of the hardest parts to friendships is making the time....making that extra effort. We made a vow in college to try and see each other at least once a year on "family vacations" & I'm so proud of us for actually doing it! Of course out of 10 girls not everyone can come every year, but we honestly give it our best shot. Some may think it's totally impractical to get such a big group together every year. If you are one of those people...you are absolutely right! BUT somehow it works & that's why it's so great. It's impractical and will continue to get more that way once we're all married and start families...imagine the numbers. haha. Even though it's crazy & impossible at times, it's still totally worth it. It's worth the time & minor stress of it all b/c we are only promised today!! We can only do with the time we have this very moment so a little inconvenience & extra effort doesn't come close to affecting our memories we get from being together. We give our friendships 100%....no regrets!
So, here we are on our second annual vacation. Last time it was Myrtle Beach SC....this time it's Elkton MD on the Chesapeake bay. We stayed at Cameron & Brad's family river house full of warmth and charm. It's been in their family since the 1930's & was absolutely perfect for our family of 10+! This weekend to me was heaven. It was so great to relax on the beach, play in the water and talk talk talk! Being so far away from all of these girls makes it even more special when we get a chance to recharge our batteries together.
These are a few of the girls that make me smile everyday. Thanks ladies for all that you add to my life! I'll try & add a few more pictures soon.
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Rachel Hicks and I take full credit for mentoring you, Abby, and Katie into these once a year gatherings. Kidding (only a little), but you are right, close girl friends from college just "stick."
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