Sometimes friendship comes out of nowhere. One minute you’re nervous about meeting someone new, whether it’s a new client, co-worker, friend of a friend, your potential in-laws, or a stranger you meet at an event. They come into your life at random times, but they end up being as close to you as family and some are family! We are so blessed that we can make connections with other people even though they may not be related by blood. Usually, it starts out with a common love of something, like watching your child play a sport, a brother or sister of your spouse, a hobby/way of life such as owning a horse or going to your dogs obedience class, or a neighbor you meet as your dogs play together through your fence.

It feels so random, but ends up changing your life. At first you have small talk with each other, but before you know it, they become the first person you call when you have any kind of news. They become your “people” your family, and your confidante. Aren’t we lucky that we get that chance? I am so blessed by my friends that I count as my family, and my family that I count among my friends, and I’m sure many of you are too.

Then you have the friends you don’t see for months or even years at a time. But as soon as you see them you immediately connect in such a way that it seems like you never spent any time apart. Those friends are the comfy couches in our lives. The love and companionship instantly returns and all seems well with your soul.

We are very lucky that God made us social creatures where we can have awesome families and then also supplement and complete our lives with awesome friends. I am so grateful for all of them, even the ones that are no longer in my life. We change, we move on and all of a sudden we realize we haven’t seen someone for a year or even longer. They still come to my mind with happy thoughts and great memories and there is tug in my heart as I miss them, but it’s okay. Sometimes we take a turn in the road while we are on our journey. Those are the people I remember with fondness and who knows? Maybe I will run into them again and we will pick up right where we left off.

Friends! They are priceless and I don’t know what I would do without their love and support as I walk through this life.