We’ve been friends since elementary school…that was nearly 30 years ago. (Which makes me feel really old-yikes). When Andrea comes to town for the summer, we get together to catch up. This year we met up Covid-style–masks and all.

I’m thankful for true friends who we can laugh and cry with. I definitely did a lot of crying this time as I shared some of the trauma I’m working through. Sometimes it’s easy to pretend all is well, but this time I was honest and open.

It felt good to gather and chat about how crazy this year has been and just knowing that everyone is having a hard time.