There's the friendships that fizzle out, but then there are a few, that last a life time. This is a letter to those friends. The ones who have stuck with me and the ones who only stayed for a season. The ones I've laughed with, cried with, struggled with, and overcame with. This is for the friends who know my deepest fears, my greatest regrets, and my biggest dreams. This is a "thank you" and "I love you" to them, because without them I don't know where I would be.

So, I usually enter into a friendship with the hopes that it will be able to withstand, the trials, little arguments, and hardships that life throws in the way. But, if I'm honest, most friendships only last for a short season. And that's okay. Some friends come into our lives at certain times, because at the moment we both needed each other to grow. But once that growth is achieved and the season has passed, many friendships fade away into oblivion. Yes, the friendship was wonderful and influential while it lasted, but it wasn't meant to last forever.

But then, there are a few; a few friendships that are meant to last forever. And I'm happy to say, I believe God has placed those friendships in my life. Some of the friendships started in high school and some I've gained through my past two years at Judson. And these long-term friendships that I've been so lucky to obtain have experienced there fare share of hardships and disagreements. But I wouldn't give up anything to not experience every second of each friendship I've been so lucky to be apart of. Because the moments of pure joy far outweigh the moments of difficulty.

So, even though, I've experienced friendships that have only lasted for a season, I have also gained friendships that will last a life time. And I guess what I'm trying to say is, "thank you." Thank you to those who came into my life for a season and then quietly tip-toed out when it was time and also, "thank you" to those who have stuck with me. I'm so grateful for the friendships I've been able to learn from and grow from over the years. But lastly, "thanks" be to God for blessings me with a multitude of friendships along this crazy journey called life.