I'm Missing Some People....

Well, I have come to the realization today that the next few months are going to be kind of lonely for me, which I am partly discouraged about...and also looking forward to. I think it will be a great time to work on myself. That sounds selfish, but it's not. To help others, one has to first help themself, and I want to be a servant of the Lord in my own way.

Speaking of serving the Lord, there is one thing I have been thinking about a lot lately. I miss my friends. They are awesome, and hilarious... and I miss them. SO MUCH. They are all great people who decided to go on missions. Let me introduce you to them:

THIS IS LANAE.

Lanae has been my friend since 2nd grade. She is my best friend. She is a spiritual giant. We have the best kind of relationship, because we can go months without hanging out, and it's like nothing has changed. We are hilarious, and we can make each other laugh until we cry. Other people probably look at us like we are crazy, but we could care less! We also love to sing, write songs, and play the guitar together. She is a beautiful, talented singer, and just person in general. She is currently serving the people of Argentina (speaking Spanish, I might add), and I MISS HER....so stinkin' much. :(

THIS IS ASHLEY.

I have lived down the street from Ashley since I was 3 years old. She is also my best friend. We like to speak to each other in British accents, and do embarrassing things in public. We have had our ups and downs, but she has been there for me through the years. She is one of the most amazing people I have ever met. I have always looked up to her spiritually. She has always motivated me to become better. She is serving the people of the Manchester, New Hampshire mission. She is currently serving in the state of my birth (Maine), and I miss her. A LOT. She is the most amazing missionary, and I am so proud. I always knew she would be.  

I am proud to call these two girls my best friends. There have been many friends that have come and gone in my life, but these two have stuck through all of it. I have been a little discouraged lately, because I feel like I don't have a social life, and haven't had one in a while. Then, I remember that it is better to have a few GREAT friends than a lot of crumby ones. Friends should encourage you to become better, and not discourage you. They should lift you up, and do things for you.

I have been blessed with great friends, and I need to work on being a better friend to those around me. I have been given a lot of really great experiences, and people, in my life, and I am so grateful for the chance I got to meet them. I hope to one day be as great a friend as I have had the privilege of receiving.