Friends

I feel like everyone says this, but it is really true...I have the best friends in the world.  First, there's my fiance- he is absolutely amazing.  In the grand scheme of things, he is actually one of my newest friends, but I feel that our relationship started long before we ever met.  He has this ability to know me, as if I was somehow written into his very being.  He is my best friend, and I cannot wait to be his wife.  Then there are my girlfriends.  I've had one best friend since 7th grade, and she has been there through it all.  We have a somewhat unique relationship in that we don't actually talk all that often, or see each other too often, but we are always there when we need each other, and we somehow just get what the other is feeling.  We can go for months without seeing each other, and sometimes months without talking, but whenever we do catch up, it is like we never stopped.  She is like the sister I never had, and I am just thankful to be able to call her my friend.  The friendships I developed in college are like no other.  The sisterhood formed at our school is so unique and so strong, it feels like we've known each other forever, and we know the friendship we have will be life-long.  My three roommates from college are invaluable.  We went through break-ups, new relationships, stress, craziness, school, family issues, personal issues, money issues, birthdays, funerals, weddings, and more.  These girls have shaped me into who I am today, and heaven only knows where I'd be without them. 

Anyway, I am just feeling extra thankful for these friendships lately because they all just came together and threw me the best bachelorette party ever.  It was perfect.  All the girls knew me so well and planned one of the most fun nights I think I've ever had.  I wasn't sure how comfortable I would be because I don't like to be the center of attention, but I just had the best time being surrounded by my closest friends and celebrating one of the most exciting times of my life.  

I am realizing more and more that I am probably going to be an emotional wreck on my wedding day.  I cannot imagine standing in church, in the presence of God, surrounded by all the people I love, and marrying the most incredible man in the world.  I might pass out.