And she's gone.

My friend and neighbor moved away about a month ago. My heart still aches. My kids still are sad over the loss of playmates and best friends.

We've lived across the street from one another for 11 years. We shared life. She had a baby, then I had a baby, then she had another baby, and I had another baby. Our babies grew up to be great friends and often spent the afternoons at her house or mine.

My friend was always there with a forgotten ingredient I needed at the last minute. A cup of coffee. And we enjoyed many trips shopping and laughing. I will miss her. I do miss her.

It was about a year and a half ago when she told me her husband got another job and it would require a move out of state. My heart skipped a beat when she told me, but I knew, as did she, that God was preparing them for a move. Now, neither one of us thought that it would take so long for her house to sell, but I am thankful for the extra time. Once the house sold, she was ready to go and I was ok with saying good bye.

You know, that's the funny thing. That, while she is gone and not a part of my everyday life, I am at peace. I know that my friend and her family have followed the path that God has set before them. It is such a great feeling knowing that they stepped out on faith and moved to another state. So far, they have been so happy with their move, their new home and schools. That makes me happy too. I love to talk to her and hear how well the kids are adjusting, how much they love their new area.


There is peace even in the uncertainty when following the will of God. Now, that is free indeed.

 But whoever listens to me will dwell safely, and will be secure, without fear of evil  Proverbs 1:33

Now, my daughter gets to learn how to continue a long distance friendship, well, me too. My friend is worth the effort. I am looking forward to visiting her soon. Our girls cannot wait to see one another again. That will be so sweet!