In the past few days, it has occurred to me that 2 of my closest friends may be making a transition in their lives that may call them to leave Normal, Illinois. I have continued to disregard any feeling of sadness that I may have because I want so badly to be happy. And well, I am happy. I am happy happy happy that The Lord has blessed me these last 3 years with these friendships. And I am happy that The Lord is providing for their family because that is what we have been praying for the past few months. But as I sat in the darkness of my closet this evening, shutting away from the world, I finally allowed myself to cry all the tears of sadness that I have been holding in. I stopped denying the sadness I felt inside. Happy tears fell down my cheeks as well. I convinced myself that I had nothing to look forward to as I finish my schooling here at ISU. But I was so wrong. The Lord made it known to me that these friendships are not over because they are still only just beginning. He reminded me that no matter the distance that life puts between us, these friendships will never fade. But it’s okay to cry and be sad. Life is going to be a little different and is going to take some time to adjust to, but I know that The Lord has a specific plan for my friends and He is providing for their family. My prayers exactly. Wherever life takes us all, The Lord is always going to be with us in every season of our lives. “He is with us,” I sang as The Lord comforted me. Listen to this song by Love & The outcome. I hope it brings peace to you as well.
