There are only a few people who have seen me (and i mean this physically) in all my life phases...the growing up in WA phase...the being a College student and then a Pastor in MN phase...and the being a wife and mom in TN phase.
My mom and dad.
My sister.
My brothers.
And as of tomorrow, my friend Leslie.
Needless to say I am happy to see her.
Once upon a time we used to pull out an Oreo cookie when we saw a good looking guy and we'd "twist" to see who had dibs.
Once upon a time we never called each other by our actual names...she was Gorgeous and I was Beautiful.
Once upon a time her parents were my "parents" while my actual parents lived 2000 miles away.
Once upon a time I put on quite a lovely (I actually wore it several times, it actually was pretty...and trust me, that is rare) bridesmaid dress and had the privilege of standing up in her wedding.
Once upon a time she met me in an airport when I was flying to Rome just to give me a hug. (pre-heavy security days when people could come to the gate)
Once upon a time she helped me decorate endlessly huge white walls in a college dorm when she knew no one but me.
and as of tomorrow...I will be able to say
Once upon a time I introduced my dear friend to my baby and showed her around my town "Nashville".
Now won't that be something. Just one more entry in the time line of a dear friendship.
5 comments:
I love this. Love it.
Your posts lately make me happy. Suuuuuper happy. :)
Love this post, Jamie. :) Enjoy your time with your dear friend. I so miss having old friends like that!
What an amazing gift to have a friend that has been there through so many stages in your life!! That is incredible!! Your posts make me smile!
How nice!
That's awesome that you have old friends to share your life with!
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