the ending of an era

I've been very blessed to have wonderful friends in my life. There are two in particular that have a very special place in my heart. We have known each other since 7th grade at Phoenix Christian. We went to school together for 6 years. We parted ways in college and went our separate routes while keeping in touch. We now all live in the back in the valley and are all married. We run in different circles, but make time to have our famous "girls breakfast" at the marvelous La Grande Orange. 

It has been a blessing to know such loving, kind, creative, smart, funny, genuine, God-fearing women. There is something sweet about a long friendship. A special bond is formed when your history is long and your memories are many. That bond is set in stone going through braces, boyfriends, Young Life, bad hair,  and the list goes on. 

I mentioned that it's the end of an era, and I did because our Jessica is getting ready to become a mother. She is the first of this trio and we had our last official "girls breakfast" this week before she has her beautiful daughter. Our chats will be forever changed as we become moms, but our connection will only deepen. 

Jessica (&baby), Bex, and me at LGO