We've spent so much time with them over the past two years. Sarah and I never run out of things to talk about. In some ways we are identical (we can hang out all day talking but we're not clingy) and other ways we are the exact opposites of one another (I'm outgoing and she's not). The funny things are that in the ways we are opposite the two of us match each others hubby. She and Michael are introverted worriers, while Chad and I are a little more laid back extroverts.
Sarah's children have been a good fit for my kids too. Colin & Mitchell are not only the same age but they have become best friends. Caleigh (6 yrs), Molly (almost 5 yrs) and Mallory (5 yrs) get along great too. It's so great to have at least one friend for each kid when Sarah and I get to yapping. Makes it so much easier for us to talk.
We've exchanged advice, books, clothes, food, ....you name it.
I've not been this close to another friend since I was in school. The funny thing is that even though we're close, nether one of us feels the need to call each other every day. We can live our lives without needing to check in with each other for days. Totally nothing wrong with that type of friendship, it's just not what we're about. Our best friends are our husbands, so it's nice to be able to have such a relaxed relationship with each other. No pressure to be the other person's main support system.
Any way, I'm devastated.
They are moving almost 4 hours away because Chad had to get a new job.
Of course, we can and will meet up from time to time in future. We'll write letters, send e-mails, and mail packages to one another. However, it's never gonna be the same. They'll get going in their new life and our family will putter along in ours. We'll all have good intentions but how often in life is that enough?
Maybe I'm just too sad to see it clearly.
I hope that's the case.
I really want to be wrong. I really want to believe that our families will be close forever.
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