forever friends

Every so often, we meet people in this world who change our lives in a real way.
Or maybe, it's that you have friends who are with you during life-changing periods of your life and they forever remain tied to that person you were as you were becoming who you are.

I have several of these friends, people who stood by me, walked with me and held my hands during critical points of my life. 

They have my secrets in their hearts, they know my soul. 

Some of them are still my friends, some still flit at the edge of my friendship circle, while others have wandered out of my life entirely.

Moments like these makes me remember how fortunate I am in the realm of friendship. How lucky I am to have a host of friends who touch me, who love me tenderly and toughly, who simply know me. 

Thank you, my friends, far and wide, for loving me and all of my numerous imperfections.

Thank you for standing by me, for holding my hand, listening to my words, hearing me.
 It has been a privilege walking this journey of life, sharing my joys.

Thank you.