Friends

I once read

"The most beautiful discovery true friends make is that they can grow separately without growing apart."

And to me that is a beautiful sentiment. I have had friends in the past that in our relationship we had not seen the value in this statement. It's encouraging to have close friends. They lift me up and motivate me to be the very best I can be. I have had a hard time in the past giving myself up completely to a friend. I still struggle with not wanting to be completely open. But friends are such a beautiful part of life and I am so blessed have each and every one of my friends. They have all taught me something at some point. I love experiencing life with them. Even the friends I don't see or talk to anymore have touched my life in some way.

Surrounding myself with friends who love and genuinely care about me is so important. I charish every friend I have because they are wonderful blessing from Jesus.