Friends

I have just recently come to the conclusion that I could not live without my friends.  With Cam starting school, it brings back so many memories for me.  One of those memories is how I always had a hard time making/keeping friends.  This may be hard for some of you to believe, but when I was young I was VERY shy.  I know, I know, "ya right" you say.  Just ask my mom.  I was the one crying at soccer practice, clinging to my mother's leg at family functions and, my favorite, shedding silent tears as I took the roll to the office in kindergarten (there AND back). As I see other kids doing these very things I can't help but feel their pain.  Then I look at my daughter.  Where did she come from? She is the exact opposite from me.  And I am SO grateful. Hopefully she will never go through the friendship struggles I went through in school. Already I see her with her friends, and know she won't be. I thank God for that.  I just recently (in the past 2 or 3 years) have made the best friendships I have ever had in my life.  I know that it is God who brings these people into my life, and always at the perfect time.  I have never felt so blessed to have such a wonderful group of people I can turn to, whether it be about kids, husbands, decorating my house, kids, crafty creative stuff, marriage, you name it.  I just really felt the need to express the love I have for all of you ladies in my life that have shown me true friendship. I heard a saying once, "Your family is who God chooses for you, but your friends are the family you choose for yourself."  I only partially think that's true.  I think that friends ARE chosen for you by God.  I thank Him every day for that.  Love you guys...