friends of your youth

When I was in high school I was assigned the book All the Kings Men for homework. It is an interesting story of political corruption. The storyteller in the book talks about "friends of your youth." These are people who have known you a long time. These are people with whom you share a rich history. I am blessed with a wealth of rich friendships in my life, many have been going strong for years. One friend has known me longer than anyone - DeAnn (pictured here).

DeAnn was one of the first people I met in high school. I was new to the school. All of my friends from grade school and junior high went to another high school. We met over a note a boy had written and given to her over passing period. As young girls that is a very bonding experience!

DeAnn and I went to different colleges, but we stayed in touch. For over a decade we have lived in different states, but that distance has not broken our bond. A lot has changed over the years, but our friendship remains. The good thing is, our husbands get along. So, we can go to dinner or hang out and the years melt away when we are together. There is usually a short catching up period at the beginning of our meetings, but after that it's like no time has passed. I look forward to a day when our kids will play together.

Ahhh, friends of your youth. Everyone should have some. Have you had friends for a significant period of time? How long have you been friends and how often do you get together?