Jaded...

So, I have this friend, she's been around for a while, but we haven't gotten really close untill the last few months. We were always pals, but not like this; in the words of Anne Shirley, we're "kindred spirits" or "boosom friends". In the past year, we've both had our share of hard times, fun times and nearly breaking times, but we've always been there for eachother. When I'm with her, I feel like the authentic Heather that hides inside. I'm not afraid to tell her anything, or for her to see me in my underwear. I treasure our times together, even if we don't say a word. Things don't seem as real until she knows. Now, I know that some of you are wondering why this gem in my life is worth a whole blog entry, but as you married mom's know, being blessed with a friendship like this after highschool is harder to find than it sounds. Everything changes when you have a husband and kids; you don't have time to nourish friendships like you used to. Not everyone would appreciate being fourth on my priority list. But she does...she knows that I love my family the most, and I think she respects that. She supports that priority even when it means a loss for her. She is the most selfless friend I think I've ever had and I have a lot to learn from her about grace and mercy.

You know that feeling you have when you know that everyone is looking at you and envies you for something you have, well that's how I feel when I think about this cherished friendship. So, next time you see us, BACK OFF! She's MINE!!