Frienassaince

 

 

That is seriously so true when it comes to my Kadee and I. I've blogged about her in the past, but we have been friends since the 4th grade. We've had our share of years that we were terrible at keeping in touch, and we had years that we were inseparable.

I am more than words can express grateful for where our friendship is today and has been the last several years.

She moved to California right after high school to attend some fancy schmancy college because she was cooler than me. Yep. Every teen in Utah talks about moving to Florida or California, some AMAZING tropical place where life is fast and luxurious and hot...as soon as they graduate. Well, Kadee actually did it. And she never came back...

 

Broke my heart.

 

But I can tell you that as you see below, 20 years of friendship, 14 of those years being 2 states apart, she is my BEST friend. The person I talk to EVERY day. Sometimes ALL day. In fact, if I didn't have unlimited text messaging I'm pretty sure I couldn't afford my bill. I am incredibly grateful for the closeness that we share.

 

I see something funny on the net-text Kadee. I don't know what to make for dinner-text Kadee. I am being lazy and can't believe how dirty my house is-text Kadee. Something on the news is an uproar-text Kadee and discuss our positions, beliefs, political opinions...you name it. Children are frustrating us and we want to hide and cry all day-text Kadee. Feeling constipated and don't know how to fix it-text Kadee. See the pattern?

 

 

I had the opportunity, for the first time since she has lived in Cali, to visit her. I am BEYOND grateful for the short time I got to be with her. We've been wanting to plan this for YEARS and we are often texting that we wish we could run over to each other's house at that very moment. It's hard. REALLY hard. But the 24 ish hours I got to be with my best friend during this unexpected trip meant so much to me.

 

 

I don't travel as much as I use to or WANT to, but I have a goal to see any LDS temple nearby when I'm away. Kadee was more than happy to drive me over to the Newport Temple that she regularly visits. Oh those beautiful palm trees!

 

How neat is FaceTime these days? I feel like every time I am away on vacation I am so lucky to be able to see my littles live. It makes all the difference in the world. It's not as great as snuggles and kisses and toddler cheek smells but it definitely curbs my cravings and gets me through. Sadly, as you can see below, Saydee was having a rough time without mama. Totally unexpected from my "tough girl". Broke my heart a bit.

Since it was such a short trip, we didn't have a whole lot planned other than lots of much needed gabbing and lounging. I forced Kadee to do my make up. I have been obsessed with her RIDICULOUS make up collection for years. For years she has been sending me make up of the day pics and tutorials. We are so weird like that. We make videos for each other all the time! Hair videos, make up videos, home tour videos, whats in my purse today videos...haha...we have so much fun.

But how ridiculous is just this SLIVER of her make up collection? Don't even get me started on her nail polishes. She is out of control. But in a fabulous way...I am beyond jealous!

 I am so grateful for your friendship Kadee. It's hard to even call it a friendship. That sounds so juvenile for what we have. You're a sister to me. Another half of me. I don't know what I would do without you. You inspire me, push me, motivate me, teach me, comfort me and entertain me. I can barely go a day without you in my life. No matter what I'm needing at the moment you are there for it. I can vent to you, tell you stupid stories, funny stories...my dreams and goals...my fears and weaknesses, my triumphs and my mistakes. I have been SO blessed by our Heavenly Father to be given you. Yes, you were GIVEN to ME. I am claiming you all to myself! Please don't ever underestimate your value in my life and everyone else you meet. You are truly an irreplaceable person. "Michelle & Debra" forever!!!