Little Trip

Last weekend I was blessed with the opportunity to reconnect with a friend of mine who I had not seen in 10 years. Carrie and I met in first grade, and quickly became best friends. We share many special memories of our years in school growing up together. In 8th grade, Carrie moved with her family to the state of Indiana. We kept touch in with letters and emails, and after graduating from high school, I took a road trip with a friend out to Indiana to visit her. The following year she drove to Pennsylvania with her new husband to visit me. Since that last trip in 2002, it has been 10 years. We had lost our connection and the strength of our friendship. Several months ago, we reconnected through emails and phone calls. It has been a true joy to rekindle our friendship and to learn about the women we have both become. It is wonderful to have a close friend to talk to who I know will give me Godly advice and not just sympathize and tell me what I want to hear. She has become not only a friend again, but also a mentor, sharing her experiences and passion for God with me. It inspires me to be a better person, to strive for everything that God has called me to be. I am so thankful that we were able to make room in our busy schedules to see each other. Hopefully we will not have to wait another 10 years to see each other, but even if we do, I know I can call her any time I need to talk with a friend.