Anticipation

Have you ever waited a long time for something? For example, waiting 16 years to get your drivers license or waiting until you are 21 for your first drink. Tomorrow is a day I have been waiting for for over 3 years.

Three years ago I met a girl around my age in the staff dining room at Sandy Cove. We exchanged numbers so we could hang out the following day after we were both off work. The next day, I went to go meet up with her at her job. When I showed up, she was gone. She had appendicitis and had been rushed home. I left camp three days later without having ever hung out with her.

Between daily text messages, calls, and Skype sessions, we became best friends. I couldn't imagine my life with out her. She has been there through the tears and the laughter. She is always encouraging not discouraging.

"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." found in John 15:13.

I can honestly say I love her. I would take a bullet for her. She has made me a better person and I can't thank God enough for putting her in my life when He did. He put her in my life during a huge transitional stage in life. It is hard to imagine life without her. Hold your friends close, because you never know what God has in store for them or you. He could decide to move them 2,677 miles from you tomorrow.

The wait is over and I can honestly say I probably won't sleep tonight. I anticipate it will be a wonderful visit that neither of us will forget.