Three years ago today I met my best friend. And three days from today it is her 22nd birthday. Missing our friendiversary and her birthday is really difficult, but what’s been more difficult is not doing life with her. Even though we have only lived with one another for three semesters, it seems like we’ve known each other forever.
The transition from living together to living with oceans between us has been hard, really hard.
I miss talking to her. I miss roller blading with her. I miss hugging her. I miss taking pictures together with our disposable camera. I miss worshipping with her. I miss eating apples with almond butter with her. I miss praying with her. I miss attempting to do homework with her. I miss hiking with her. I miss serving with her. I miss riding in car trunks with her. I miss going on BBC dates with her. I miss laughing uncontrollably with her. I miss sharing songs with her. I miss getting style advice from her. I miss attending school events with her. I miss hearing how God is working in and through her. I miss crying with her. I miss supporting her. I miss snaking hunting with her.
I miss her, a lot.
There have been many tears the past three months. I’ve had to grieve the miles between us. Yes the miles physically separate, us but they do not separate us spiritually. And I am so grateful for this!
I have truly learned how to become her prayer warrior. It is a blessing and an honor to be lifting her up to the Lord in prayer daily! Through fervent prayer, I feel closer to her. I didn’t think this was possible because we’re already so close. I absolutely love this! I love that our friendship continues to develop and flourish during this season of life! Praise be to God!
Whatever God has in store for our lives after the Race, I know our friendship will not be broken because God is at the center and holds it together. I dream about being next door neighbors and if God answers that prayer request I will be so very happy! But if we end up living in different corners of the world, we will be okay because we will be working for the kingdom together!
To my best friend-
Happy Friendiversary and Happy 22nd Birthday!
I love you so much! And miss you so much!
