We all know the feeling- the falling out or separation from a friend who meant so much to you. Sometimes people just grow apart and that sucks, but the worst is when there is a misunderstanding and your emotions get the best of you. I had this happen with a friend of mine who played a huge role in my life for a year or so. We weren't on the best terms and all I wanted was the best for her. She's a sweet girl who deserved nothing but happiness.

Some days I would see her in the halls and at the beginning of senior year, she would occasionally say hello or tell me I looked nice, and sometimes I would do the same for her. Although nothing between us was ever talked about, I knew that we were on civil terms, and that made me happy. December rolled around and she even gave me a holiday goodie bag full of (very yummy) treats. It was a random act of kindness and it put a huge smile on my face. I was happy to see that she friend requested me on facebook a few days ago. I decided to shoot her a quick message saying I hoped she was well and that I missed her. In return, she sent me her number and now we are talking a little bit. It is nice having her back in my life, even if we are not as close as we were before.

Sometimes you don't realize what you have until it is gone. That was the case for me. I am so glad to be talking to her again. The point really is that you should appreciate those you have, and even if things aren't the same as before, having someone in your life that you care about is great. Rekindling an old friendship is an amazing thing. Regardless of how the friendship ended, having that friend you will always care about is a great thing. Never give up on a friendship. If you really do care about someone, it is worth fighting for that.