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Journaling Reads:

Friendship is a funny thing. It’s something that everyone needs, but not everyone understands. I guess I didn’t understand it either. Somehow I met and became such good friends with these people. They were a part of every aspect of my life. They were there when my girls were small and when my third baby was born. They were there when I started my daycare. They were there to chat with during the day and to unload on in the evenings after a day that didn’t go so well. We were always there for each other. And then, one day, they were gone. Completely and totally gone. Within two days, these two people had both told me that they didn’t want to be my friend anymore. I felt like I was back standing in the playground at elementary school. My heart ached for the longest time. But the funny thing about it was that just the night before, I had gone to bed and prayed to be released of all the hurt and negativity in my life. I truly believe that God puts people in our path for a reason and when that purpose has been served, He removes them. At first, it was a tough pill to swallow. But what I didn’t realize at the time, was that these people were considered my friends, but they were not friends of our family. I really missed them at first and I spent a long, long time trying to figure out the reasoning. But I’m okay with it now. I trust in the Lord. I have faith in his plan. Since then, other people have been placed in my path and we will continue to leave our footprints in each others lives.

Credits:
Grow With Love: Self Portrait Prompt 7 by Sara Gleason (zinnias and swallowtails) and Crystal Livesay
All Little Help from My Friends Collaboration for Lauren Grier