Things that make me smile (part 2)

In past summers, my close girlfriends from Taylor, namely Deb and Rach, and myself exchanged periodic e-mails and phone calls to stay in touch. Recently we reinstated this standard form of communication with the addition of two others, Vanna and Sarah. In these short correspondences it is quite evident to me how different the five of us truly are. And yet, by the grace of God, we were brought together for a few years to live together, learn from one another, and love each other. Now that we've spread across the country (literally- we're in Maine, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Missouri, and Texas) it's strange thinking that the only likely occasion to bring us all to the same geographic location is weddings (ladies, spread them out, please). Yet despite that fact, the typical conversations, jargon, and mannerisms are still quite evident in our written word. That in and of itself is enough to make one smile. The past few correspondences have held little more than life updates and how the four of us graduates are still unemployed.

But my dear Jonesy still makes me smile with her words- almost to the point of tears. For she said one of those things that really makes me stop and realize that I have true friendships in these girls- true appreciation and love for them. Not only am I missing them dreadfully at times but they too, in a rare moment, also miss me. (Now that's something to marvel at. :P)

And here are her words...

"Rachel, I miss your comforting sarcasm. I know that doesn’t make sense in words, but I always loved our similarities. Debi, I miss your social competence. Whenever I got stuck in my little shell of awkwardness, I could just think WWDD? And I’d be just fine. ;) (This has sort of failed me since you’ve left…) Becky, I miss your hugs and smiles. Goodness, woman, there are some thing you just never know you’re missing until they’re gone. Vana, no one makes me think and simultaneously laugh as much as you do…somehow this week I’ve deeply missed sitting in the back of your Volvo, eating left-over track cookies..."

[mmmm... track cookies... :) ... or just track...]

And it goes on from there. I think if there are any miracles in my life, my friendship with these girls is definitely one of them. :) Love ya, ladies!