I have a dear friend (we will call her Faline) that has only been apart of my life the better part of 6 almost 7 years. We met in a bar and although our story differs in how that night went down all I know is that it was a gift from God. That point in my life was well, interesting I was in love and thought I was unstoppable. I was over indulging in things I shouldn't have, I was making decisions I hope my daughter will never make but I was living. Then here comes Faline at Bar Louie in Naperville IL. "cute shirt" or something like that and that is what turned into what I know as my best friend.
Faline was going through a divorce and maybe not making great decisions either. At the time I was unstoppable, and as our friendship grew a shoulder for her to cry on, a voice to lift her spirits higher. I got engaged and married a year and a half later. As she went through her divorce she helped me pick music for my wedding. We are 2 very different people, but honest with each other.
Soon after the wedding my decisions in life got ugly it was quite dark in my world and Amy was there the night it all changed in fact I chose her over getting twisted and partying. I'll never forget when she looked at me and basically told me that if I partied 'it was over' she couldn't 'watch me hurt myself any longer.' Those weren't the exact words but that's what my soul felt. I chose her. We went sledding and had hot chocolate and played and laughed all night long. It was in that star filled moon lit sky I felt something more powerful then I had in a very long time. I felt loved. Her love has engulfed my spirit since. I never knew in a bar in the town I grew up in I'd meet my new sister. That's exactly what she has become, for that I am thankful.
It's so funny to me that she always tells me I'm the most inspirational person that I give her that fire under her ass to keep going cause she is that for me as well.
After all we have been threw some serious shit together. Her 1st divorce, my first marriage, my toxic lifestyle, her 2nd marriage, my divorce, cancer, endometriosis, surgery's, hospital stays, her 2nd divorce, me going back to school, her losing everything and moving back to California to me getting my job in Rapid City, to now me moving to California and going threw another life change.
She lifts me when I am down she inspires me to be great and I do the same for her. The journey of life that has been apart of our relationship has been a truly amazing one I will keep forever. It makes me wonder out of all the failed relationships, and toxic friends I have endured in my life why God gave me Faline. After all we have nothing in common except one very important thing. WE NEVER GIVE UP.
So here we are again living in California after meeting so many years ago. Our life has intertwined beautifully. I have an AMAZING family and many AMAZING friends however this one is special.
If your lucky enough to find someone who can be apart of your life and tell you to your face when your being dumb, making good choices, who can support and love you... then praise it. Never let it go. When all else is dark remember that your not alone. I hope that everyone can have at least one friend like that in their lives. I believe deeply in God, and I believe that he sent an angel into my life and her name is Faline.
So as I embark on my new journey I do it not alone. I have God, my family and I have her to hold me up and love me. The blessing continue.
Cheers!
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