"Life's tough get a helmet"

I'm posting twice today, because I have plenty of time to think this week. I have the whole week with near nothing to do, so expect one a day!

I've been reminded this past week of a friends recent blog. She mentioned "Sisterhood of the traveling pants" and talked about a friendship that is strong and lasting.

Last week, a lot of "friendship" thoughts were the topic of discussion between Josh and I. Josh is my best friend and, unfortunately for him, gets to hear my every thought, worry, fear, and frustration. Josh is, apart from God, the best listener I have!

When Josh and I moved from Cookeville, I left everything. I left my home church, my family, my daily outings with friends, my weekend plans, my "educational" talks from the grandparents. Don't get me wrong, it is completely worth it and I feel that Hendersonville is where God wants us to be. My issue? or the major BUT of the sentence?

Lately, I have had a lot on my mind. A week ago, I collapsed in tears in Josh's arms. You never realize how much a visit from grandma or a lunch with my "Freds" matters until they are no more. People move on and relationships change. They have to at times.

So here is where I am. I have a longing for friendship that can only come with time. Part of me feels like God wants/needs me to rely on Him. I am. Regardless, moving is hard. We have gotten involved with a wonderful group at church and I know that the friendships will come with time. Growing up is hard. I'm reminded of the Boy Meets World episode I watched growing up.

"Life's tough, get a helmet"