I am going to miss so many people that I won't mention here so please don't be offended if you aren't on the list. I feel I MUST say a few parting and tearful things about those girls who have remained my closest friends through the years.
First of all, Amy Anne. If I were mormon I'd be honored to be your sister-wife! There is no one else I would rather live communally with. (Without all the weird cult-esq stuff.) I thought you were weird and touchy when I first met you and I was right. You are weird and touchy and I love you! If I hadn't met you my husband might never have eaten anything but hamburger helper and turkey loaf. My love of cooking was inspired by you. Not just the act of making an amazing meal but seeing it as an act of love and service to others. You give and give and give and it exhausts me to watch you. You never stop, never sit down until everyone else is taken care of. Sometimes I think you are crazy but mostly I am humbled by your example of patience and service to your family. You make me want to be a better mom/wife/friend. Who else could I go to when I need a verbal slap? Only you know how to exhort me without infuriating me. You are the voice of reason when I'm manic and a source of joy when I'm weary. I love you, I love you, I love you little fuzzy-lumpkins!
Carly...one of my first friends when I moved to this crazy state of Montana. And my first encounter with a real canyon critter! You and I are so much alike it scares me sometimes. How many bags of cheetos have we shared between us? (Okay, we usually each have our own but we eat them together.) Originally you were my childless friend who didn't understand my crazy sleep deprived ways. You loved my child like he was your own and that was enough for me! You make me laugh like crazy and who else can I talk to about totally inappropriate things? Only you Carl! I mourn the fact that I won't be here to watch Ava grow and to make you meals when the new baby comes. But I am so thankful for the time we've had and the years we have shared. Hang in there and know that I am praying for you dutifully! And I love you!
Marla Miller, my crazy counterpart! In the land of puffy K's and pocked, pitted, riddled horrors I found a friend! It makes me so happy to know that there are other crazy people out there! Our children have been best friends which is so dear to me. You were a balm to my sadness when Amy moved away. The two years we shared in the kitchen were amazing. I wouldn't want to cook with anyone else on Wednesday nights! Every time I eat frosting I think of you! I will really miss complaining to you about anything and everything. (enjoy the silence!) I love you dearly and cannot fathom not talking to you every week. Persevere in our bible study and keep the girls laughing on tuesday nights.
And of course my mom. I know so few people who enjoy their mom as much as I do. You make me mad, you make me think, you make me listen. I know it has been a hard balance at times to be my mom and my friend but I am thankful for both roles in my life. I know it is a double kick to the gut to have me leave and the kids (and Dan) but you've always been supportive of us. I'm so grateful you've never held us back with your own desires. Thank you for sending me on my way without guilt. I can't wait to share the experience of Africa with you when you come. I love you Mom. Don't be sad for too long! And God's kindness of Sara moving so near to you is a glimpse of how He cares so much.
Jen E., Simone, Lana, Kellee, Jeanette....love you all! Keep me in your prayers and don't even think about finding a friend to replace me! (It can't be done anyway...)
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