I feel so blessed to have so many incredible and inspiring people in my life. There are friends who make us laugh until we cry, friends that inspire us to become a little better in certain areas of our lives, friends who are always there at just the right times when we need someone, friends who give the greatest hugs, friends whose smiles can instantly lift anyone's spirits, friends who bring us closer to Christ, and friends who help us to see ourselves in a more true and positive way. I have friends of all these sorts in my life and I couldn't be more blessed!
I have friends who are from all corners of the earth, and who are going to all corners of the earth, and even while we are all apart, I feel there is a string that connects us all to the ones we love. I have friends who are serving missions (or soon will be serving missions) in Mexico, Korea, New Jersey, Germany, Norway, Texas, Finland, Brazil, the Philippines, California, and many, many more places. Even though we often don't see each other for long periods of time and aren't able to communicate often, I gain so much strength in knowing all of these friends are doing/will be doing the same thing that I will be in Belem, Brazil. And I find strength everyday in knowing that I have family and friends who I love and who love me spread out throughout the U.S., Hawaii, and the world. So when we feel alone, remember that just because we don't see them, it doesn't mean they aren't there.
True friends are bright like stars. They are little lights along our path that point us to and remind us of our truest friend and brother, Jesus Christ. They help us to become our best and strengthen the light inside of us so we can shine a little brighter.
As for friends who give the greatest hugs...
these guys could still use some practice. =)
I am blessed!
