Friends... by Tracy

I've never had many close friends in my life.. I'm kind of a loner... not by choice but because I am quiet when you first meet me and I guess I just don't talk enough for others to really get to know me... I have a best friend who moved away when I was in the 9th grade (I think) and we always kept in touch.. We got together alot over the years but it has slacked off.. I guess cause we are both busy.. I still consider her one of my best friends though.. Then I have my best friend I have had since high school.. She is a preachers daughter and you know what they say about them.... She is awesome. She doesn't make friends easily either so I know I am special to her.. We were together through our marriages, kids, my divorce, my remarriage, loss and pretty much everything.. She is and always will be my best friend... Then there is Chiney.. I never would have thought she would be my best friend but she is and I am proud to admit that now... After the birth of Maddie she didn't go back to work so we could stay home with her and babysit and there we have been since... Almost 5 years later... and we have grown an awesome friendship over the years... I guess you wonder why I call all of these girls my best friends.. Cause they are some of the best things in my life...

If you would have asked me 5 years ago how many good friends I had I probably could have counted them on one hand but now... It would take both hands and both feet too.. Chiney and I joined an online group 'the mom retreat' and since we have made some awesome friends.. We always have someone to go to for advice, to cry, to laugh and for any kind of support.. I don't know what I would do without them and even though I have NEVER met any of them In Real Life I consider them my closest friends.....

And then there are my 'girls night out' group of women.. They are awesome. We get together and do fun stuff and laugh and joke. I couldn't imagine life without them..

Then there is my sister in law... We live miles apart and have never really been close... but now she is one of my best friends.. Since my Daddy passed away I think I realized how much I needed her and my brother in my life.. Love you Susan...

I'm just lucky I guess.. to have so many wonderfully awesome women in my life now... I love you all.. (You know who you are)....


Picture added.... My Mom wanted a picture of Willow with my Dad at birth.. I thought it was weird but I am glad we did it now..