Relationship Reflections

Relationships are extremely important to me.  My family is the most precious relationship I have.  I have three sons and a husband who are my world.  I also have deep friendships with several girls.  Here is a list of a few of them and how that friendship developed:

Stephanie - Steph is my younger sister.  She and I were not always best friends, as a matter of fact we could not stand each other for many years (My theory is that we were too much alike in some ways).  Through our parents growing old and becoming elderly and becoming parents ourselves, we have come to be best friends.  We talk every day, usually about nothing in particular.  Our children love each other very much, and even though we live 8 hours away we try to see each other as much as possible.

Larissa - Larissa and I met in the 9th grade (22 years ago!) when she moved to Wyoming from Tulsa.  We went through high school, college, our professional lives, our marriages, and eventually having children together.  The support and love we have for each other has spanned decades. 

Cat - Cat married one of my best friends from college.  We were not instantly close.  My high school friends and I have a close knit group, and while we are not mean or malicious, we do not let outsiders in easily.  Cat and her husband lived far away for the first part of their marriage, but four years ago they moved back to Wyoming.  We started to see each other more, and eventually a close friendship has been forged.  We are very different woman.  Cat is has a type A personality where I am more laid back in my personal life.  I think we compliment each other well. 


These relationships have sustained me through good times and bad.  Since my parents are sick and elderly they are not able to give me the support I need, so I must find it in other areas.  I thank God everyday for my friends!

Some of my friends and me at a U2 concert this summer!