As they normally should, friendships certainly take their course as you graduate from high school, then college, and beyond. As we are forming into the "complete" person that we were created to be we often mold into different relationships and different roles in existing relationships. And this is natural. However, sometimes hard for my brain (or maybe its my heart) to wrap around. I often times hold on to what "once was" and don't accept the fact that it "is not" anymore. I assume, and hope that this will become easier as I continue this transition into a much different phase of life. Its such a weird shift to realize all the more recent relationships that have been made are so strong and have such a common level in which they are formed. They are not based on memories, but on current involvement's, life phases, etc. Although I know it is still important to remember the past, and hold dear to the people who were (or still are) a big part of your life, its OK to not hold too tight! I think we will always love and have a special place in our heart for those who were close to us in the past. I am so thankful for those few that have remained ever so close to me throughout the years, and these friendships have truly stood the test of time!
Pictures from the past:
As sam's new job entailed being the youth director for jr high and sr high students, it is natural that as I am involved too, I will build relationships with these kids. Can I just say that I am so excited about this? youth inspire me, and sometimes teach me more than I think I teach them. Right now I have been working more with the jr high than sr high (hopefully it will become more equal soon!) and I have come to this conclusion ...I frequently underestimate these kids, their talents, and ability to influence those around them, both young and old! Not that I EVER had low standards, but they just continue to impress me! I am so excited as we continue to build relationships with these kids and watch them grow up and hopefully stay on the right path ;)
Below is a picture of my small group of 7th grade girls (minus one of them) They are pretty great :)
Off to another night shift of work tonight in a few hours. Its not so bad, i suppose :) Patiently awaiting doors for my dream job to open up, but until then...I guess I have a pretty good gig!
<3 Christina Joy
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Joy- you are such a wonderfully hearted person. I think the feelings and thoughts you are having towards friendships and relationships are feelings and thoughts that everyone has when they "grow up." It is such a good thing that you are learning early on to move forward and not linger but for a memory, in the past. I may be preaching to the choir seeing as you know every detail of my life lol, however, I feel like you do a MUCH better job of moving forward than I do. For that I am really proud of you. Good job on embracing the the moments and lives that God has placed before you for RIGHT NOW. You never cease to amaze me friend.
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