Wow, how amazing was it to be reunited! Well, in case you're wondering, it was amazing.
I know it sounds cheesy and all, but we talked about how we're going to be friends for like, almost forever. And I honestly don't doubt that.
We planned all of these things that we're going to do together throughout the years. It's going to take a lot of money and planning, but I know we'll make it happen! In fact, we're going to the beach this December. Just the four of us, and of course another chaperone. I'm really looking forward to it. I know we're all going to need it by then.....
So, yesterday I told you all yesterday about me and my ONE bestfriend that I have. Now I am going to give you the story about me and these three other girls :)
So I'll start off with Hallie; I've known her the longest
So, I've known Hallie for about forever and a day. Her mom was an AIDE to me when I was in Elementary school, and we knew eachother through our sisters. We actually truly met when one of both of our family friends passed away. I really got to know Hallie though when I came to First Baptist in about February of 2009, where I really got to know all of the girls. We almost instantly connected, due to our backgrounds with eachother. But we got the closest last year at Passport. I do not now where I would be without her. She makes me laugh NON stop, and we always have the same boy problems. Weird, right? I know. We always get really hyper with eachother, and I tell her everything. Usually when I'm frustrated with family or friends, I go straight to her. Because we almost ALWAYS have the same issues. And she always makes me feel better about everything. I can't wait to be in school with her this year. I LOVE YOU HAL!
So here's to Kari;
So I actually met Kari when one of her bestfriends and one of my friends passed away in December 2008. The next few months after that were pretty horrible in the town that we live in. But it brought so many people closer. It brought me closer to Kari, in particular. I didn't know her that well, I just knew her brother. He was in my grade and a couple of my classes. The night that our good friend passed away, a bunch of upper classmen came to my house, just to be together. I remember sitting in my living room, with all of these older teenagers that I didn't know at all, and I remember Kari walking through the door to my house. What a beautiful soul she was. She came to me, and I just hugged her. She probably doesn't remember any of this, but in this time of sorrow, she was the one telling me it was going to be okay. She was the one reassuring me that God was taking care of this. Ever since then, I had made an effort to reach out to her and a couple of the student's other best friends. I knew that Kari was really going to impact my life. So she encouraged my sister and I to start attending at First Baptist. And my life grew from there. I am so glad that God brought me to Kari, and that Kari brought God to me. Kari is one of the most comforting people that I know. As most of you know, I am a mother to many. But when I need my breaks, Kari is the mother to me. She always gives me the best advice. And whenever I need a boost, she somehow always knows, and always reminds me that God is here for me. And to be honest with you, my faith actually began with Kari. She is so special to me, and I would certainly be so lost in this world without her. Without Kari, I wouldn't have this relationship with the church, or even with God. So here's to you Kari Elizabeth; thank you for being the beauty of God in my life, thank you for inspiring me to be a better person, friend, and Christian EVERYDAY! I love you!!!
And here comes for Paige;
Well, when I first came to the church, I was only really close with Hal and Kari. But Paige, Hal, and Kari had already been bestfriends since they were pretty young. To be honest with you, I don't even think it took time for me and Paige to get to know eachother. We just clicked. Just like that. We truly got close the first, and probably the only time, that I went to Watermarks camp in Virginia. It was a great weekend, and we bonded. Something just clicked about her. It was instant! Then at Passport Camp that Summer, we truly became sisters, well actually, it was more like twins. We have almost everything in the book in common. She understands me better than I understand myself. She reminds me of the person that I am, and who I want to be. I really trust her with my life. And the thing that I adore about our friendship, is the fact that we go to totally different schools, we're in different grades, and we are still best friends. I tell her pretty much everything, I am never afraid to hold back with her because I know for a fact that she will understand. I honestly don't know I would be without my Pooks. I never want you to leave my life Paigey-Pie, I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!
Now, as I am writing all of this, and of course I'm crying, (I'm extremely emotional when it comes to the four of us, ask anyone) I am realizing that I have a different relationship with every single one of them. Neither one of them is greater than the other, it is all even. Just different things that we have in common with one another. They are everything that I am, and everything that I need. I thank God everyday for these three, I would honestly be such a different person without ANY of them. I wouldn't trade any of them for the world, and I hope that we are together forever. I pray that one day you will all understand how much you mean to me, and how much you have changed and inspired me. I will never lose my faith in any of you. You three are such amazing women, and you can do anything. You are all strong, and so beautiful. I cannot imagine what my life would be without you all.
Last night, we were sitting on Kari's trampoline, discussing our lives together. We talked about going overseas every Summer, after we all graduate of course. And I truly believe that it will happen. I would make any effort for us to stick together, even if it's only one weekend a year.
Now, I'm sure the only people that enjoyed this are the tree of them, if they even read this at all. But I am honored to have you in my life, and I am privileged to be a part of yours. I can't wait for this December, it's going to be wonderful. And I can't wait for the rest of our lives, together.
With you, I laugh more than I breathe, I smile more than I should, and I sing Disney way too much. But I love it, because it's us. It's the four of us, unstoppable.
I will share with you a verse that Kari shared with my yesterday;
"There are "friends" who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother. (sister!)" - Proverbs 18:2
My love and appreciation for you four is never ending.
Love you forever
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