The Friendship of a Lifetime

Meredith and Barrett are moving. Soon. They have decided to take a huge leap of faith and dive into life in California. LA to specific. How fun! Stalking celebrities, seeing stars, and hopefully making friends with LC and the gang. I'm full of emotion for the two of them. It's such an exciting time! The best I can think of is write Mere a little something so she starts to stalk my blog.

Dear Meredith,

I cannot believe you are moving away from me. What a selfish statement huh? Every time I think about your new journey I can't stop crying. Tears of happiness for your adventure, selfish tears of sadness, and tears of pride. I've never met a person quite like you and never had a friendship quite like ours.

Who knew in 2006 our lives would actually cross? The Big Man upstairs had most definitely mapped out a plan for our future and our friendship. He laid out that plan at Stef's house the first night we met. Our friendship was so magnetic, so instant I'm convinced we are "soul sisters".

Now, just 4 short years later I know I've met the very best friend anyone could ever have. While we are so different on so many levels we are exactly the same. Have the same OCD tendencies, like the same clothes, food, drinks, and games! I know that when I'm sad you are a voice of comfort. When I am angry or frustrated you are a voice of reason. You help keep my life in perspective and help me my lofty goals/dreams in check.

I am going to miss you terribly. Spontaneous sleepovers will be no longer. Play dates with the dogs are a thing of the past. In fact, Fenway is no longer going to have a best friend to hang with when we go out of town spur of the moment (Speaking of, can you leave us Becky's number? I kid, I kid...well sort of). Scrabble games will have to be played via SKYPE or online and definitely won't be as much fun. Of course you can still send me pictures of your outfits before you go out at night and I will still approve your shoe/jacket/bracelet choice, but remember there is a THREE hour time difference. Looks like I might only approve happy hour outfits. If it sounds like I'm throwing a pity party...then guilty.

I hear traffic is bad in LA. And Smog, well don't get me started. Aren't there earthquakes in Cali? And the rent is outrageous. You may see a celebrity here or there, but I hear they are snobs and usually way uglier before airbrushing. LA is huge and there is so much to do, but between the traveling, celebrity spotting, and missing me where are you going to find the time to do everything? If I sound like I'm trying to convince you to stay...then guilty.

But seriously, your friendship is intoxicating. You make me happy. All signs point to friends, best friends. And I guess that's what we will be...even if you live in LA.

Last July I shared some of the biggest news of my life with you. We were having a baby, Jack was due in February, and we were so scared, but so excited. I knew from the minute that pregnancy test was positive who I wanted Jack to look up to. I knew you were going to be his godmother. There was never any doubt. And today, Jack is lucky to have you as a godmother and I know even in California you will be an incredible role model.

Technology is wonderful. I hear SKYPE is awesome. Email is fantastic. Digital cameras make sharing pictures a breeze. But still there is nothing like a "hometown" (across town) friendship. Bestfriendship.

I stumbled across this quote and I think it describes us in a nutshell:

"Best friends are the siblings God forgot to give us." --Unknown

You are my best friend, the sister God never gave me. There is nothing I keep from you. I share my clothes, my house, my secrets, and most importantly my love. I'm fairly certain we will never live in the same city again. Heck, we may never live in the same timezone, but you will forever by my "sister", my very best friend.

I'm going to miss you times infinity.

Love,

me