I had the best group of friends. Not all of them are pictured up there, but each of them played a huge role in who I am today. The girl I am sitting by, Laura, saved me. And I don't think she even knows it. When I was 13, my family moved and I knew no one. At a Young Womens activity one night, I was sitting in the foyer, alone, listening to the other kids play and have fun. I remember she came out and said something like, "We need you to come play, too!" So I did. And she became one of my best friends through junior high and high school. Through her, I met everyone else.
We did some crazy Mormon kid stuff, like lighting off fireworks, playing fugitive, day long dates, mafia, water uno and fun random dance parties. We also did more important tings, like seminary, firesides, youth conferences and temple trips. I had the best group of friends. Without Laura, I really don't know if I would be in the same place I am now.
One thing that was spoken of tonight was how teenagers alway feel the need to fit in and are unsure of myself. Now, while some serious kudos go to my parents on this, a lot go to my friends. I always felt welcome and accepted as who I was and they still pushed me to become better. They always supported me in what I chose to do, which in large part because of them, were mostly good things.
Would I do high school over again? Yes! And I wouldn't change a thing. It was fun. I learned a lot about me and who I wanted to become.
I am still friends and keep in close contact with most of these kids, and if we don't, its not because of a falling out, but rather our lives just went down different roads.
I really love and respect these people and all of the choices they have made. Thanks!
I also hope my kids have friends like I do!
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