Summer of Friendship

As you all know, I have lifelong friends. Friends I've had for forever. People I can always depend on. Unfortunately these people all live in different states. In the past I've been fine having friends so far away and have not really made friends where I live. But this summer was different. This summer was an answer to a prayer that I did not expect.
This summer was one of the best I've had in a long time. I appreciate the lessons I learned and the people that helped me learn them. I thought the summer was going to suck but it turned out to be next to awesome. I had almost forgotten that life could be that fun and you could even be carefree sometimes. I had gotten into the rut of, I'm a grown up and don't have time for this trivial stuff. I made friends that I appreciate. Some of these people were put into my life for only a brief time, they helped me get past things, they taught me things I needed to learn and now they are gone. Their purpose was served.
Some I believe I will be friends with for a very long time. These people are fun, witty, can be sarcastic, but they are understanding and know how to be a friend. They are highly opinionated people who will/do tell me just the way it is. I love these people.
There is Julie. Julie is an awesome girl. She just graduated from BYU-Idaho and moved here to work at the federal reserve, there is a branch in Memphis. She is such a fun girl and we can laugh nonstop. We have very similar personalities and that is fun. I was told by another friend, Cassidy, that I should be her friend. So I told him to text me her phone number and we became friends. I'm sure we would have eventually became friends without Cassidy's help but I'm glad he encouraged it.
Then there is Ernestine. She's been in the branch the whole time I've been in the branch. Most of you know that I am not easily intimidated, but Ernie, she definitely intimidated me. But Ive been hanging out with her this summer and I love her. Like I seriously love her. I know that sometimes she thinks I'm a bit wacky and maybe a little crazy but I think she loves me too. She's the type of person you could tell anything to and know that it's safe with her. She reminds me a lot of my friend Candice. They both have these looks that they give that say it all. I'm super glad we've become friends.
Cassidy, is one of the cutest guys ever. I love this kid and that is kind of what he is. He's young but he's hilarious. He use to constantly say, can I tell you something without you getting mad, and I would get super worried about what he was about to say, then he would say I love you. He also sent a text once saying SEITCGE. I had no idea what that meant so I spent forever googling it. I like to seem like I know just about everything. He finally told me what it meant, Sandra Eaton Is The Coolest Girl Ever. I love him and not just because he thinks I'm cool.
Then there is Josh. He's a great friend and taught me a lot this summer. Like forreal he did. I appreciate him for this. He's probably one of those that is just in my life for a season but it was a good season. He made me laugh, relax, etc. He was a great listener and just a genuinely good guy. He for the most part was an awesome communicator and when I was with him I never felt bad about myself. Cassidy says, when he has a decision to make he thinks, WWJD, What Would Josh Do, and does the opposite. Josh will always choose the fun way. I'm pretty sure if it came down to studying or partying he would choose the later. I can honestly credit most of my great summer to Josh, thanks!
Those are a few of the people from my summer. People I love and appreciate. It's a strange mix of people, we are all so different, but because of them I feel better. Better about me, better about life, and better about the future. A prayer was answered when I met these people at this time in my life.