Friends Old and New

We've had some good times with friends lately. Roger and Keyla have become a pretty key couple with whom to hang out, laugh, and fellowship. Roger is a 2nd year student at the GSB, and he, his fiancee Keyla, and Josh and I all go to the same church/small group. We had dinner together last week for restaurant week at Devon, a seafood place, and this weekend had game night. We're sad because they are moving to New York for Roger's job this summer!

I have had the opportunity to hang out with two "old friends" lately. Kim was a good friend in the nursing program with me at Hope. She came to Chicago for the weekend and it was a good time of renewal. We enjoyed reconnecting after a couple years of not seeing each other. Then, in the bottom picture, are Rachel and I. She is my oldest friend because we met when I was in first grade. We met at her parent's house in a suburb of Chicago and enjoyed the weekend together.

I love friendship and feel that it is one of life's greatest gifts. It is always interesting to think about who fills what role in your life, and how you reciprocate in theirs. Friendships change over time, they grow or fade, and some ebb and flow. You have to decide who is a priority and commit to making things work with those people because so many things are pulling for our time. Sometimes other priorities become more important for awhile than certain friendships, but the true friendships always come around. Have a great day, friends!

Heidi