In my life

I've been feeling a little nostalgic lately as I have reflected on the different friendships I've had throughout my life. I've always been blessed with great people in my life who have impacted me in so many ways. I had a golden childhood filled with the perfect neighborhood best friends. I later spent every summer of my teenage-hood working at a scout camp where I made wonderful friends there. I had some great friends in high school who'll I'll always be grateful for. Different people have come into my life through school, institute, church and recently, my mission.

I'm grateful for all the people I've known and the memories we've shared. Life is so fleeting and sometimes you don't realize the value of a moment with someone until it becomes a memory. The people you shared those memories with move on with their lives and so do you. That's not to say I'm not still friends with these people, but things are different. Change is good and often times necessary, but it can happen too fast.

I remember just wanting to freeze time before I left on my mission because I didn't want things to change. My siblings and I became very close and shared many of the same friends. We all went our separate ways and things have definitely changed. And you know what? That's okay! Because I've realized that no matter how much things changed and how many people slip out of my life, good things keep on coming. It's funny how most of my closest friends right now are people I didn't even know two years ago. I have some really great people in my life right now and I couldn't be happier! It's crazy how no matter how good life is, it only gets better. :)

These lyrics from The Beatles really hit home to me:

There are places I'll remember
All my life, though some have changed
Some forever, not for better
Some have gone and some remain
All these places have their moments
With lovers and friends I still can recall
Some are dead and some are living
In my life, I've loved them all

But of all these friends and lovers
There is no one compares with you
And these memories lose their meaning
When I think of love as something new
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life, I love you more

Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life, I love you more
In my life-- I love you more

Although this is a love song, I think you can relate it to any relationship. I do have a great guy in my life right now and am blessed with many wonderful friends. I love them so much and I'm happier then I've ever been! I'm so grateful that God is so mindful of me and allows good things to fall out of my life so that better things can come along. Life is wonderful! I'm grateful for old friends, new friends and friendships yet to come. :)

<3~Rachel