It felt like I had known her my entire life and we were just so similar. In our beliefs, in how we had fun, what pissed us off, everything.
We never lived in the same town, though. Ever.
So that was super hard.
But we only live about 2 hours away from each other, so it's not terrible. We met up at the midway point where there's a big mall and did lunch and shopping.
We made it work.
That being said, COVID, personal things and family garbage kept us apart for the last 4 years. I mean, texting here and there on birthdays and significant dates were still there, but it wasn't the same.
Those years were hard.
Every single time I wanted to tell someone something, it was always her. But then I'd hesitate. And then ended up not telling her or calling her or whatever.
And during those years, another great friend of mine stepped up and became my person. But he's a dude and sometimes being BFFs with a married dude doesn't look that great.
And that wasn't the same either. He's a great shoulder to cry on, but he can be down right mean, lol. I mean, he tells me the truth, no matter what so I'm grateful. Like a step-brother?
But again, just not the same.
Until my life came crashing down and I needed her.
And I called her and told her my life was crumbling, and, ironically, in the exact same way hers did, 6 years ago.
She's literally the only person who knows how I feel, exactly.
No judgement.
Just listening.
And maybe a little bit of hope.
And a shit ton of laughing so hard we almost puked.
And in that moment, everything was gone and me and my BFF were back together.
The same as it always had been.
The way it should be.
My rock.
I'm forever grateful to spend almost 2 days with her, with GORGEOUS weather (that never happens, ever! In almost 20 years of knowing each other! It always rains!!)
I didn't take any pictures because I didn't keep my phone out. We talked. A lot.
I got to see her kid, whom I haven't seen since she was 8.
I met her when she was 10 days old. And I continued to see her every few months until 3 years ago.
So it was well overdue.
And I'm SO glad I to see her. We will NEVER allow this to happen again.
A piece of my heart just got put back. And just at the right time.
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