A week from today is my 29th birthday. Ever since my mid life crisis at 25, I have been enjoying my birthdays. In conjunction with my birthday, yesterday Lara, one of my high school friends, got married. Wonderful news came yesterday as Jenny announced that she is having twins in May! These events have ignited a myriad of memories to flood my mind.
I remember Jenny, Beth and I meeting one hot August day in Southern Illinois as we laughed and experienced band camp before our Freshman year. Lara came into the picture as we started our Freshman year. That early bond has lasted and been fortified, through all of our life-changing events.
One unique thing about this bond formed over 14 years ago is that we have never had a fight, not even a squabble. Life for the four of us was always healthy and uplifting. We made it through break ups, hook ups and every other kind of joy and/or disappointment.
I have looked upon these memories and realized the value of true friends. True friends will do anything for you and you will reciprocate to them in the like manner. I value those few friends that love and respect me even with all of my flaws and imperfections. I feel blessed for good friends who have stood by me throughout the years and will continue to do so for the rest of our lives.
At this time of Thanksgiving, I add a small list of things I am thankful for in no particular order: Family, Friends, Faith, Jesus Christ, Heavenly Father, Love, Prayer, Career, Exercise, Food, Scriptures, Temple and Talents.
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