My best friends house seen from the end of our driveway sometime in the 80's
My friend Jill (can see her blog here) was my friend as long as I can remember. In my baby book it lists her as one of my friends at 3-years-old. She gave me this card for my 4th birthday- signed by her mom.
And she even called me at the hospital after my heart surgery when I was five years old.
Waiting for the bus- 4th grade
And well- see it totally is official-
Jill made me this certificate when we were 11- though this was right around the time she moved to the other side of town.
The distance and junior high changed things. We never fought and got mad at each other.. time and space just kind of got in the way.
But this last week when she said she was going to be in California visiting her sister and asked if we could meet up- of course I said yes. And then when I found out her sister lives only 3 miles away- well it made it really easy.
It was so awesome visiting with her. We haven't seen each other since high school graduation, but it wasn't weird or awkward. It just felt natural and great. Jill made a comment saying it was kind of funny as she has two me's in her head- the childhood best friend me and now the FB/blog me. And I felt just the same.
Jill and I today-
or last week technically when we took the picture. I don't remember her being that much taller than me- but looking back- she always was.
And here are two of our girls (she has one more girl).. my Alex 4 1/2- her daughter 5 1/2. They had a great time playing together.
I bet they would be official best friends if we lived two doors away.
Are you still friends with any of your childhood friends?
nope. but I am currently in the market for a new bff, so if y'all ever move to Texas, you can apply!
ReplyDeleteThat's really sweet!!! I love reuniting with old friends...at least I love it when it goes well. ;-)
ReplyDeleteNo childhood friends, but I am still best friends with my two best friends from high school. :)
ReplyDeleteFun! My childhood BFF is still around, though we don't get to see each other as much as I'd like!
ReplyDeleteThis post gave me goosebumps as it reminds me of my best friend growing up. We were never apart EVER! Now we live in two different states and our lives seem to take over.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to call her today, thanks for posting this..just for the record you girls look like sisters!
How cool that y'all got back together. Lifetime friends like her are a rare commodity.
ReplyDeleteWell I think you already know the answer to that. :) And it's amazing how we can pick up with friends like that. So cool you two got together.
ReplyDeleteThat's really cool! I'm glad you guys got to reconnect! I live about an hour away from my BFF.. but we have grown very much apart in the last few years...
ReplyDeleteThe best friend stories like this are always my favorites!! I have one too from when we were in preschool.. wish we saw each other more too.. glad you had some time to catch up!! Isn't it funny how we save the lil' things that end up meaning the most!
ReplyDeleteThat is SO awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is so great. I love reconnecting with old friends.
ReplyDeleteYes, my best friend whom I met in 7th grade is Monique. She and I are still very close. We didn't go to the same high school and there were times when we barely spoke, but some events in her life have recently brought us together closer than ever. A true friend is one you can go years without speaking to and then just pick up right where you left off with no awkwardness.
You know what they say "Make new friends but keep the old, one is silver and the other gold".
ReplyDeleteI truly believe once a friend, always a friend and if it is interupted like you and Jill by many years it is great to re-connect! What a fun visit for you both!!
I agree, lifetime friends just don't seem to happen these days. I'm so glad that you both took the initiative to get together!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet post~
Aw, I love this! Every girl should have a BFF! Mine lives far away, but we still talk on FB and send each other b-day cards and Christmas cards. Great pictures :)
ReplyDeleteSo sweet and both of you look adorable. My two oldest friends are also still my dearest. I don't know that I can go back to age 3 but second grade was a REALLY long time ago :)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a sweet post ... and I'm so glad you got to reconnect after all this time. I'm afraid I'm not in touch with any of my childhood friends. I switched schools and states too many times.
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I just went to Vegas with three of my best friends from growing up. One I met on the swings in first grade, were one another's maid of honor, and our kids call the other one aunt. The other two were in my wedding and friends since third grade.
ReplyDeleteThose types of friendship are just amazing.
I love the photo of your daughters together. So sweet.
Glad you had a good time!
I haven't had my best girlfriend for that long...only about 20 years. We were working at the same company and had our almost 18-year-old boys within a week of each other.
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How sweet! Love when people/friends reconnect in real life!
ReplyDeleteAw, that is sweet! Friends like that are so precious, and wonderful. I am glad you haven't lost touch with her. What a treat for you1
ReplyDeleteThe Best Friends Certificate is so funny! Good thing it is official! LOL
ReplyDeleteI love all the old pictures/memories! So glad we were able to catch up and I cherish the pic of our girls together!
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