Different paths

Growing up we make friends and utter the phrase "best friends for life" we think as 7 and 8 year olds that every friend we meet will be our friend forever. Some of us are lucky to keep any friend that long while some soon discover how temporary those friendships are. We get to middle school same thought process and even when we arrive to high school where we have more communication .... We think finally a friend forever. But how many people have kept all those friends since then. How many of those friends have actually stayed loyal to us? Checked on us? Called us when loved ones passed away? In my case I don't think I have too many friendships that have survived over the years. I could be hurt but as I sit here and type this I'm good. The cool thing about all those friendships was the learning experience. I learned how to be a better friend over the years and once I arrived as a young college kid I learned to be more open to differences and opinions. I developed lifetime relationships with people who I know have my best interest in mind. I'm forever thankful for my friendships and I truly love my friends that i acknowledge as my true pals. Thank you Mo, Tone, Jonaz, Eb and Brandon