Friendship Is a Special Gift

I am absolutely blessed with the best group of friends a girl could ask for. As cliche as that sounds, I am constantly reminded and always amazed at the strength of my relationships and the miles we will travel in order to spend time together. Though the miles are too distant for some, they are easily traveled by others. Through traffic, rain, appointments, and the works of life, another reunion for a good cause was had and enjoyed. Yesterday I had friends come visit from New York, Boston, and Washington DC to enjoy a night of fundraising and bar crawling together. More than just a night of drinks, I got to spend time with friends for a night that we otherwise wouldn't have spent together. It's heartwarming to see the length that my friends go to to be there for each other. I say it a lot, I constantly tell my friends how grateful I am for them, and I see reminders often of how strong our friendships are. I continue to learn about my friends through every conversation; I am always inspired and touched by the acts of kindness by my friends. I know there are not a lot of people that have the group of friends that I do and I am beyond thankful to have such loyal, loving, respectful, mature, generous, and trustworthy friends that I do. I'm bragging but I have every reason to! My friends are the best. Some of these friendships began in elementary school, others in diapers, and still some within the past few years in college. Through thick and thin, with the ebb and flow of life, we always have each other's backs. To my best friends, far and near, and my sister, to my wonderful boyfriend, and to my family- thank you. Continue to be the amazing people that I know you are. I appreciate having you each in my life and I am so grateful for all your love and support over the years!