This weekend I went up to Boston for my little sister's birthday. And as some may be scratching their head wondering if I even have a little sister, let me explain. My mother is one of the lucky ones still friends with her high school friends. Yes, I have a whole second family that includes some wonderful women and men and a bond that many people just don't understand.
This family includes Kate, Ricky and Emily. Kate's birthday was this weekend and us "kids" decided to trek up to Boston to help the little one celebrate. We have spent countless hours at the beach, we have had countless meals and hanging out time, and even trips. But a trip of just the kids has not happened until this weekend. To say that we laughed our butts off and made countless memories would be an understatement. I don't think I have had that great of a time in forever.
I can not imagine my life without the four of them. On the ride home last night, I was amazed how much everything fades to the background when we get together and we just are. It's a very rare friendship that this can occur and I am lucky to have that with these kids. Age is no longer a concern and we just genuinely enjoy spending time in each other's company. Words don't seem to articulate the proper feelings I get with these kids. Yesterday we honestly sat in a dorm room laughing about text messages and feeling popular. It wasn't anything special, but Emily and I just got silly over it.
Every single one of them is a beautiful person, and I'm not just saying that because that was one of our countless quotes from the weekend. I really do mean each one of them is beautiful person who cares for those around them and are going to do great things in their life. And I feel very special to call them my family and to be part of that journey in their lives.
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