I just spent the afternoon with an old & dear friend from high school. Over the last few years our lives have separated...we both have children & our expressions of faith (which is VERY important on both sides) have lead us in different directions. The latter has been a source of MUCH conflict, misunderstanding & pain. I didn't think we could get through the hurt feelings & come to respect each other's way of life, but I think that's exactly what has happened. It wasn't a one time event...it just healed itself over time...slowly & without me noticing it. I'd held onto hurt feelings from H.S....things I'd never talked about. I finally DECIDED to let it all go. The past is the past...I want a happy future full of friends & laughter. I just became so sick of feeling crappy all the time...so I simply STOPPED feeling crappy all the time.
Because the past years have been tense, I've been wondering what hanging out with my friend would be like...would it be difficult to make conversation? Thankfully, it was not. We had a great time just chatting & watching the baby play. It felt good...no shielded feelings, no unspoken tension...just friendship.
So...can friendships last forever? I believe they can. If they're TRUE friendships and if both sides desire the same outcome & are willing to let the past be the past...THEN friendship can last FOREVER.
Here's to 17 years and counting...
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Indeed, it was an awesome visit. Time just flew. It was sad that it had to end so early, but I understand having commitments, I'm simoly happy that we were able to have a good time with old friends. To many more visits like this.
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