The windy city of Chicago is always a reminder to me of great friendships and good times. Rarely can someone find a friendship that lasts a lifetime. So often people, life circumstances, and feelings change causing broken or lost friendships. Many friendships don't last because people are unwilling to handle another persons quirks, oddities, and imperfections over time. In true friendships you are stretched to appreciate each others differences. But even though it is inevitable you may not always see eye to eye, a greater benefit comes from knowing you are loved despite imperfections and differences.
I just got back from my annual girls Chicago weekend and am reminded of how blessed I am to have such lifelong friendships. The four of us have been friends since the 4th and 7th grade. We have experienced and shared the fun of middle school, drama of high school, the emotions of dating and breaking up, the joy of finding true love and getting married, sadness of moving away, and the excitement of getting pregnant. With each step of our lives moving forward, our friendships and time together have changed, yet we still make time for each other. Each one of us different in many ways, yet bonded together and most importantly sharing in our love for Christ. Thank you girls for your lifelong friendship and for loving me for who I am!
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