We'll never stop this train.

This weekend I went to go visit an old friend of mine whom has moved to CO about 6 months ago. It was a weird trip to say the least. I have come to realize just how much life can change and I don't think I was ready for that revelation quite yet. Everything is changing.... there's no stopping it. My life this summer has just felt like a whirlwind. Not just changes happening in my life but in the lives of the ones I love. When did we all grow up so fast? How has everything become so different?
I am seeing it everywhere. I recently have gotten together with college friends and just in speaking with them I know that life will never be like it was on the VU campus. We have all gone our separate ways on our separate journeys. Although, we do try to keep in contact but in all reality who knows how long these ties will remain. My hope is that these ties will never break. No matter where we go or what we do, we will always be connected. Is that just wishful thinking or have I honestly hit the friendship jackpot?

After saying goodbye to so many friends, I can 't help but feel...sad and lost...these friendships.. they're the time of my life. They're a gift that I never want to take for granted and definitly never ever lose.

In the midst of the saddness, I am also incredibly excited! I am excited to see my friends being used to their full potential; being stretched in new and interesting ways; using their gifts to bring about beauty; finding happiness...it truly excites me to see God working in all their lives. And though His will will takes us on different paths, I have to believe that God has placed these people in my life and that with love and a little sacrifice... I will never lose these friends. As much as I would love to have stopped this "train " (thank you John Mayer for the analogy)back in UG, I know that there is something far more exciting down the tracks (cheesy, I know. But go with me) that is well worth the trip :) To ALL my friends out there... I love you, I wish you all the best, and I long for the next reunion!