No Distance Between Friends

I am so blessed to have met and developed friendships in each of the places we have lived.  It's funny how, as you get older, you realize who your true lifelong friends are and weed out the not so serious ones.  You really come face to face with the reality that friendships are not just about proximity to one another, but about intentional connection.  True friendships are worth it and when you are intentional,  there is simply no distance or life circumstance that can change the friendship.

Traci is one of those lifelong "no distance" type of friends.  She and her wonderful hubby Tyler came out a couple of weekends ago for a quick trip.  It was glorious even though it was short.  It was especially wonderful to meet their precious little girl, Audrey.  

Last time I saw her she was snuggled up tight in her Momma's tummy.  Oh it was so wonderful to hold her in the flesh.  She is so precious, and such a testament to God's great love for us.  She brings such life.

We spent the majority of the weekend soaking up every moment with them.  I had the privilege of capturing some family pictures and it did my heart good to see them through my lens. 

Audrey is such a keeper and such a sweet spirited little lady.  Tyler and Traci introduced us to "Pete the Cat" books and Lily is now completely hooked.  We have the button book and she walks around all of the time now singing "My button, My button, still have my belly button."  Tyler is a phenomenal father and an even better friend.  Lily just loved him and still talks about the "boy with no hair" (sorry Tyler!).

  

Traci and I got to take a beautiful trail walk on Saturday afternoon.  It was wonderful and I found myself wishing that the trail was a bit longer and that home was just a little further away.  I treasure her and miss having conversations face to face.  She is most assuredly a friend that feels my cup.  It was wonderful.

Yes, we are separated by several miles and a few states, and although we rarely stand this close to one another, our friendship continues to grow.  There is just no distance between friends like that.