I swear that some of the strongest bonds formed in life can be friendships. There are all sorts of layers of friendship. Some of these relationships could be better described as acquaintances than friends. With some others, a stranger could maybe mistake you and your friend for siblings. Friendships definitely can go through waves. Sometimes you can be so close to someone and perhaps the next month it isn’t the same way.
It’s funny the way some friendships work. Two people, over a long distance, may not stay in super close contact, but as soon as they see each other it’s like they were never apart. Other friends may talk every single day and couldn’t imagine ever taking a break. Others may have the kind of relationship where they can hang out and not even need to talk, but just be together.
Life has a way of weeding out what friends are in it for the long haul and who aren’t. One of my closest friends is coming back home from overseas next month. This guy has been my friend since we were both in nursery at church. I think our friendship checks about every box that I have previously described. Having that kind of support is so encouraging on a day-to-day basis.
Almost nothing ever stays consistent, however. Losing contact with people as you grow up is just usually how it goes. It’s important to hang on to those special relationships and not let go.
