A reunion to remember

I had a pretty awesome weekend! You see these two ladies here?? I love them with ALL of my heart! They are sisters, and I've known them since I was 5 years old. We've been through alot together and we've seen each other go through alot over all those years.

You see....my parents were divorced when I was 7, and being the baby of the family (with 10 years in between my closest sister) I pretty much only had my mom around growing up. These two girls were my best friends. I spent ALOT of time at their house playing barbies, kick the can (and other night games), sardines, having talent shows, listening to Debbie Gibson, having sleep-overs, writing on each others feet, birthday parties, late-night talks, singing to the piano, pretending to be teenagers, watching Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, cruising Recapture Lake on their dad's boat, ice cream cones at The Patio......(only to name a few things):)..... Their family helped pull me through my young childhood. I'm so grateful for good friends! And I'm even more grateful that we can still be in touch, and after several years of not seeing each other we can pick up where we left off with no problem.

Michele is on the left holding her kitty. She is the longest friend I have ever had, and no matter how much time passes before we are in touch again I know she loves me no matter what! She has a sincere heart and she has been through so much in her life. She also knows what it's like to go through a tough divorce. She is an example to me of steadfastness and dedicated temple work. She has a disease that effects her organs, and somehow she just keeps on goin' through the constant health issues. I want her to know I love her very much!

Lori is on the right. She is someone I've always looked up to. I think she is so cool and funny and fun to be around. She has always been so selfless and patient! She is one of the most selfless people I know.....always looking out for the welfare of others before her own, and does it with a smile. She is very sincere and cute and sweet and someone I strive to be like. She is amazing. Her kids are pretty darn cute as well.:)

After about 8 years of not seeing each other, this reunion happened because their younger brother was having a mission farewell. I saw an opportunity to see them and I snatched it up! Michele and I spent all evening and night catching up and she pulled out some old pictures that brought back a ton of memories. Reminiscing old times is so FUN!:)

I love my friends! Especially ones that are always there for me NO matter what! I honestly don't know where I would be without friends like these! I love you with ALL my heart!