My brain explodes as I try to write for only five minutes about friends.
Friends shape who you are.
My very first friend I met standing in the middle of the street at 2 years old as she instructed me, “never say the word ‘damn’.” We are still best friends today. I love you Jacqueline! 
My best college friend waits for me in Heaven. Oh how I wish I could turn back time, though I’m sure I couldn’t have changed the outcome. We were the best of friends, but circumstances were too much for her to bear. I long for the days we talked on the phone so long I couldn’t straighten my arm. I miss you Patty. 
My best Jesus-loving friend taught me so much about my friend, Jesus. Can’t wait to come see you in Prague in July Betsy! 
I married my lifetime best friend. He still works on shaping me every day. It’s hard for me to admit I need it, and that he’s usually right. Ugh! I’ll pay for writing that sentence. Just watch for a comment… I love you anyway honey!
I had a friend who turned her back on me many years ago. I still don’t know why.
Friends go through good and bad together. It’s the good ones who stick out the bad.
High school friends. College friends. Church friends. Work friends. I love them all dearly as they have all made me who I am today.
As I watch my children grow, I pray that they will choose their friends wisely. And they will be best of friends to each other.
Most of all, I pray that they will always keep Jesus as their closest and most treasured friend. For He is a friend who loves like no other.
Five minutes up….Stop.
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