Throughout my life, I have had many, many good friends. And yes, I will be the first to say that I'm not the best with keeping in contact with them. Saying that, I still think of them often & the good times that we have had & the memories that they have shared with me.
Also, in my life, I have had a few constant Kindred Spirits as I like to call them. A couple of them are friends from my childhood, some from high school, a few from Rick's College, my mission, & then of course my many years in Provo. Friends are very important to me, and I need them in my life. I guess what I'm saying is that I'm a needy person. I'm a people person; I love to visit & share, and get to know others. To appreciate & love them for the lives they have lived & the choices that they have made, that have brought them to the point where they are.
I think of many friends, but some come to mind most readily:
I often find myself feeling sorry for those who got married so young & didn't get a chance to become an individual woman before becoming a wife & mother. I am not saying that they can't become who they are by being married, it's just so different when you are single for as many years as I was, but, I can look back now & truly appreciate those years.
Now, being married for almost 7 years & having had 2 kids. I find myself appreciating mothers a whole lot more than I used to. It's hard work, and I have found that at this stage of my life especially, I need friends who are there for me no matter what - not judging but helping me along this path.
I have a very dear friend, that I truly love, and I find my self turning to her for help, advice, & support. She is my neighbor & my dearest friend: Robin. What would I do without you, Rob?! I know that she probably gets so tired of me running across the street (usually barefoot & no make up on) for help with something, or needing an ingredient that I don't have; or just to tell her something funny.
Robin can do anything! She truly can - for example, I cut my knuckle open this morning with a glass jar; it was pretty deep & so I wrapped a kitchen towel around it & ran across the street to see if she had a butterfly bandage. Sure enough, I came out with my knuckle super glued back together & bandages on it. She takes care of me in my time of need! I truly do not know what I would do without her. I feel like I have to talk to her at least every other day & sometimes, it's 3 or 4 times a day.
We share recipes, and take each other new food try; back & forth. She is one of the most kind & non-judgmental women that I know. I don't know what I will do, if they ever move. She is one of those friends that cause the memories to just keep flooding in. I remember that when we were moving into our house, I was excited to have her as my neighbor. Nnow, I can truly say that it was more of a blessing than I could have ever known! The Lord knew that I needed this Kindred Spirit in my life, that she would be there for me, with what ever happens. And I hope that she knows that she has that kind of friend in me also! Robin, thank you for being the BEST neighbor & friend that anybody could ask for! I truly love you, my sweet Kindred Spirit!
Also, in my life, I have had a few constant Kindred Spirits as I like to call them. A couple of them are friends from my childhood, some from high school, a few from Rick's College, my mission, & then of course my many years in Provo. Friends are very important to me, and I need them in my life. I guess what I'm saying is that I'm a needy person. I'm a people person; I love to visit & share, and get to know others. To appreciate & love them for the lives they have lived & the choices that they have made, that have brought them to the point where they are.
I think of many friends, but some come to mind most readily:
- Rachelle, Kristi from high school
- Becky from Ricks
- Brandi, Sui & Chelle from my mission
- and from Provo Jody, Gina, Jennifer, Whitney, Larisa, & Carlene.
I often find myself feeling sorry for those who got married so young & didn't get a chance to become an individual woman before becoming a wife & mother. I am not saying that they can't become who they are by being married, it's just so different when you are single for as many years as I was, but, I can look back now & truly appreciate those years.
Now, being married for almost 7 years & having had 2 kids. I find myself appreciating mothers a whole lot more than I used to. It's hard work, and I have found that at this stage of my life especially, I need friends who are there for me no matter what - not judging but helping me along this path.
I have a very dear friend, that I truly love, and I find my self turning to her for help, advice, & support. She is my neighbor & my dearest friend: Robin. What would I do without you, Rob?! I know that she probably gets so tired of me running across the street (usually barefoot & no make up on) for help with something, or needing an ingredient that I don't have; or just to tell her something funny.
Robin can do anything! She truly can - for example, I cut my knuckle open this morning with a glass jar; it was pretty deep & so I wrapped a kitchen towel around it & ran across the street to see if she had a butterfly bandage. Sure enough, I came out with my knuckle super glued back together & bandages on it. She takes care of me in my time of need! I truly do not know what I would do without her. I feel like I have to talk to her at least every other day & sometimes, it's 3 or 4 times a day.
We share recipes, and take each other new food try; back & forth. She is one of the most kind & non-judgmental women that I know. I don't know what I will do, if they ever move. She is one of those friends that cause the memories to just keep flooding in. I remember that when we were moving into our house, I was excited to have her as my neighbor. Nnow, I can truly say that it was more of a blessing than I could have ever known! The Lord knew that I needed this Kindred Spirit in my life, that she would be there for me, with what ever happens. And I hope that she knows that she has that kind of friend in me also! Robin, thank you for being the BEST neighbor & friend that anybody could ask for! I truly love you, my sweet Kindred Spirit!
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Melissa, you make me sound like a saint. I love you too! Thank you for all your help this weekend with the baptism. Thank you for helping remember how to have FUN! Thank you for helping me remember to take time for myself. Thank you for being you....
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