Growing Up & Growing Apart

One of the hardest parts of growing up for me, is the growing apart part too! I met my friend Taylor when i was in 7Th grade. We met our other bff Kristin when we were in high school. The 3 of us have been through hell and high water, there's not one part of life that I've not been through with these gals. They're amazing people and I hold them so dear to my heart. We're now 23 going on 24 and life is changing so drastically right before our eyes. We all have our own lives beginning, separate, but still in touch. Each of us have different groups of friends, relationships, and Ive got the "Mommy" thing going for me, and I'm sure the 2 of them will be quickly on their own ways to motherhood soon. It's such a bittersweet chapter. While we each have matured and flourished in our own ways, we have always had one another to run back to when nature/fate/God/a mistake etc...has decided to knock us down and kick us where it counts.... The twist and turn of events that EVERY person goes through at some point is hitting the 3 of us NOW. Taylor has decided to make a change in her life and move away to settle down, have babies, get married...the whole bit. I'm very proud of her and happy for her happiness, but i cannot help but feel so sad at the same time. I love my bffs with all my heart, and were growing up and growing apart literally. This is a part of life I've been told. It sure isn't my favorite part, however I am starting to feel that no matter the distance or silenced times, our friendship A. will change but B. will remain strong and forever!!! We all attended a going away party for Taylor and caught up on each others lives and reminisced about the past. I told the girls, "The crappiest part about life long friendships is that you don't always appreciate them or realize how important they are to you until its gone or too late." Its easy to just say to yourself, "they'll always be there, so i can keep them on the back burner." I drove away balling my little brains out. Change doesn't always feel good, but more often than not turns out to be "Good" for us. I adore my gals and they will always hold a very strong part of my heart in their hands. I want to encourage everyone reading this to think about someone you've known forever or just a long time, and make it a point to value each day and take advantage of each day you can with that person. "Value" the relationships, that you have put aside, "MORE" today than yesterday. Pick up the phone or zip an email. Our relationships help to mold us and define us. I would hate to lose out on an opportunity to be molded or defined just a little more. To Taylor and Kristin, I love you so much. This chapter of us, isn't by any means a Good bye, but a see you and talk to you soon! A dear farewell. We're Growing Up!