In my life I have a few very close friends that have stood the test of time and have remained with me throughout all my ups and downs, whether it be standing right by my side or holding me in their heart.
I have also had close friends that were there in my life only for a season. And while those didn't last, I still cherish them for what they were and how much they made me who I am today.
Recently, I have made a new friend. I'm not entirely sure which of the two above categories this friendship will fall under but I do know that it has very quickly grown into something really special to me. What has been the most surprising to me is the fact that this is so clearly what is meant for the both of us right now.
I have no fears or insecurities about sharing who I really am to him. All of my trust issues (which, come on, let's face it, I have my reasons to have a good fair share of them) are not registering. I have no walls up with him at all. I know there is nothing that I can't talk to him about. In the very short time span that we have known each other, I have been completely open and honest about who I am without reservation. At all. This alone has me shaking my head and wondering what is going on here. And I think he's doing the very same thing.
While my kids have been gone camping with their dad these last two weeks, he and I have been almost inseparable, just enjoying getting to know each other better. I will always look back on the this time that we have had as a blessing, an opportunity to build a solid foundation for a friendship that I hope will last forever. Who knows though. Time will tell. Sometimes life happens and things aren't meant to be. What I do know is that whatever this is - it's pretty rare, at least for me anyways. He's a gift, and I am a very lucky girl.
