Weeds

As I grow older, at the ripe age of...ahem...33...I am struck by the wonderfully warm feeling of having "true friends" in my life. Some of them I have know for twenty years. Some of them for ten. Some of them only a few months. When we are younger, it always seems so nice to have tons of friends surrounding you. As we grow older, there is comfort in the handful or so that you know you can always count on. The ones that really know you. That really love you and who you are. They stand beside when up are up and cheer you on. They put their arms around you when you are down. They listen. They give advice when you need it. They laugh and cry with you. They are always there, no matter what. They believe in you. The trust and love between friends is truly amazing. Three woman in my life, I think of everyday. Three woman in my life that mean so much to me. Together they know me from beginning to end and all that is stuck in the middle. They are "true friends." Beautiful in so many ways. Each so different with her own set of endearing qualities that make her so unique. Molly. She and I have been through so many things together. We make up a part of each other. We met in 7th grade. Were inseparable through junior high. Always friends in high school and college and became very very close again when we were both pregnant. I would be lost without her. We are so close in fact, even our daughters are best buds. She knows everything about me, the good the bad and the ugly. We experienced so many of the same things. Have overcome so many hard times together, leaning on each other when no one else understood. I know that in forty years we will still be the bestest of friends. Sisters in a way. I see her smile in my heart everyday. I love you, Molly. Meleah. She and I have so many memories. We started as neighbors, sort of, and then were hired and began working the same day in dispatch. Were kind of grew out of our party ears together. We met the loves of our s lives about the same time. We got married and became Moms at the same time. We have so much fun together. I know I can count on her for anything. We share so many opinions and beliefs about life and morality. I love you, Meleah. Ciara. We met in November. She is so much like me at her age. I see so much of the younger Kimberly in her. She is determined and successful. She is caring and driven. I can talk to her about anything and listen to her talk about anything. I take great comfort in her friendship. She is genuine. I know that she will be in my life for the long haul. She is great with the beauties, they love her. I am so lucky to have her in my life. I love you, Ciara. I am kind of teary-eyed right now thinking of these three wonderful woman. I am so blessed to have them in my life. More than anything, it is a reminder to myself, that "true friendships" may be few and far between, but they last a lifetime, and they are worth sorting through all the "weeds."