It's Not Goodbye...

"Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget"

I am writing this post as I drive home from saying goodbye to my best friend who is about to embark on the most incredible journey of her life. Yes, I realize how dangerous this is...but i can't tell you how many posts have been lost because I thought about them while driving and by the time I got to where I could write my thoughts down...they were gone.

This post is about friendship. Not just any friendship...but the kind that touches your soul and stays with you forever. I have been lucky enough to have a friend like that. I met Buffy about 2 years ago at Dallas Baptist University, where her and Josh both went to school. Buff and I had an instant bond. She came to me at a time of cross roads in my life. I was really focusing on the kind of person God wanted me to be and the kind of friends I needed around me. I believe with every beat of my heart that God place Buffy in my life for a reason.

Let me tell you a little about Buffy. She is the most kind hearted, fun, cool, crazy, spiritually motivated person I have ever met. I had never met someone who so openly loved the Lord and wanted to share that love with every person she came in contact with. Refreshing is an understatement. She has encouraged me in every step I have taken. She has stepped up when others fell short, she has gotten through when I thought no one possibly could. The Lord speaks through her. It is a gift that she has so graciously used on me. Tonight, as we sat and talked about our lives, she looked at me and said,"what is it that I need to pray about for you?" I mean really? Just what i needed. Tears run down my face just thinking about how blessed I am to have such AMAZING friend who's heart beats for others.

I am and will be eternally grateful for Buffy Youngblood. Although my heart is hurting because i know how much I will miss her...my chest also swells with pride. I am SO proud of her for following her dream. There is no doubt in my mind that God will bless her in New York City...having His hand on her through every step of the way. I encourage you to sit back and think If you have a friend who TRULY makes you a better person...and if you don't...start praying for one. Every single person would be blessed to have a friend as beautiful as Buffy...and I can guarantee you that every one who has had the privilege of knowing her...feels the same way.

I love you, Buff.