My Best Friend

FRIENDS

As we walk our path of life,

We meet people everyday.

Most are simply met by chance.

But, some are sent our way.

These become special friends

Whose bond we can't explain;

The ones who understand us

And share our joy and pain.

Their love contains no boundaries.

So, when we are apart,

Their presence enhances us

With a warmth felt in the heart.

This love becomes a passageway,

When even the miles disappear.

And so, these friends, God sends our way,

Remain forever near.

~Unknown

I grew up with a mom who had a best friend.  They knew each other's thoughts from the first day they met.  They spent countless hours sitting around our counter drinking their coffee, watching Oprah, and helping each other through all of their hard times. 

I didn't know if I would ever find a friend I could relate to like that until I met my best friend two years ago.  I often feel like I've known her my whole life rather than such a short time.  She knows when I'm having a hard time by one look, and I like to think I do the same with her.  I thank God everyday for bringing me such an awesome friend when I needed one the most.

This post isn't just a thank you to her for being such a great friend, though.  I got to "shoot" her yesterday!  I've gotten lots of snap shots of her and her husband over the last couple years, but yesterday was all about them!!  They let me do goofy things with them and played right along with whatever I suggested.

Thank you, Amanda, for being my best friend.