There’s a friendship over my recent adult years that started as a childhood friendship. The light of that friendship slowly began to dim. I asked myself repeatedly what I had done to cause the light to not burn as bright. I tried confronting it head-on, but still no answers.

My heart ached for a long while and still does occasionally. I realize sometimes people move on, and it’s not personal even though it feels personal.

It’s a strange, uncomfortable greeting that takes the place of a warm hug when I see this person. And my heart aches.

I tell myself it’s okay. It will be. It is.

Having friendships is hard and even harder when we get older. The Lord has brought me new friends that I love dearly and hold onto as family. I will never forget the friendship that was and holds a place in my heart.

I’m healing. I’m thankful for what once was and thankful for what is now.

Thank you God for old friends and bringing new ones into our lives when needed most.