A few years back, maybe 5 or so and before the boy, I was introduced to a couple. They were friends of one of my best friends, J. For the first two years I knew them, but didn’t really “know” them. After their engagement, I found that L and I were hanging out more. I helped with a few wedding preparations, and just generally enjoyed her company as well as her finace’s. They are just good people.
I still remember when the boy and I recieved an invitation to their wedding. It was one of those pivitol moments when you’re not entirely sure if you would be on the A list, B list, or no list at all. Certainly I didn’t want them to feel like they needed to invite us (especially since it was in NYC) but I was so glad that they did. And now, today, I am even more thankful for that invitation. That invitation, our presence at their wedding, was at least in my mind a pivitol moment. It’s the moment when we went from aquaintances to friends.
L and D have been amazing influences in our lives. We have a great time hanging out with them and they have been tremendous friends. Like I said, they are just good people.
When we adopted Archie boy L listened to me lament about my concerns and fears, as well as gush over how precious he is. They also volutnteered to watch our boy right after we brought him home when low and behold we found that both the boy’s schedule and mine had us overlapping out of town trips over one night. I still remember dropping him off, giving D all kinds of chatter and he just said “it’ll be fine. He pees on the floor, no biggie, it’s all good”.
Oh the relief 
On Saturday L and D watched Archie while we headed to Buffet with some other amazing friends. We dropped the boy and visited for a few minuets, when L brought out an anniversary gift that she made for us.
My sweet friend had taken our cake topper bouquet, dried it, and then framed one of her amazing photos and incorporated the dried flowers into the frame.
Tears people, tears.
The thoughfulness was unbelievable. I mean, she’s thoughtful of course but this was a year in the making. That’s a lot of foresight.
It’s funny how many amazing friends can be made from a single interview in a red suit.
I am so blessed with such amazing friends. I am so thankful that J introduced us, and that L has allowed me into her life. My cup runneth over.
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I’m so touched by this you can’t even imagine. Thanks for making me cry
i feel the same way about our friendship. I’m so thrilled to what it’s grown into and i consider you such a close friend (I don’t really have many of those).
I’m happy you like your anniversary gift. I was so excited to give that to you guys!
Wish I could give you a hug right now
I guess that will have to wait until next weekend!
Its nice when you find friendships like that.
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