some people come into our lives and quickly go. some stay for a while, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never, ever the same.
-flavia weedn
i've been missing an old friend lately and after we talked recently, i just can't get her out of my head. we keep trying to skype but because of the time change (she's on the east coast), and a million other things that come up, we just haven't been able to connect. she recently sent me this picture of her little guy, keith that i had to share. he reminds me SO much of his mommy. i see his little face and smile. one, because he's so stinkin' cute and two, because he makes me think of my friend, jen.
i met jen when i was pregnant with finn. she was dating a great guy that had gone to architecture school with c and he introduced her to us. she and i hit it off instantly. she was outgoing, funny, super positive and would try most anything (except for meat) which meant, she braved the 60 something degree pacific ocean with me. we spent almost every weekend at the beach together with our boys which means most of my memories with her take place in the sand and surf. not only is she fun, she is also one of the kindest people i know - good to the core.
when finn arrived, she was right there to help out. though she's several years younger, she seemed to know everything already. she was just a natural with babies and kids and pitched right in. when we moved into our little 'fixer upper' home, she would offer to take finn for a few hours on the weekends so c and i could get a little work done on the house to make it livable. even as a first time mom, i had such trust and confidence in her. she is that kind of person.
here she is with finn at 2 months.
she now lives on the east coast with the same great guy (now her hubby). he transferred there for a job promotion about 3 years ago and she followed. i remember being so sad when it was time to say goodbye and i always hoped they might move back. with both sets of parents close by, and now a child, i realize it's unlikely, but i am hoping they might make it for a visit this summer. *wink*
jen, you are missed sweet girl and i am better person for knowing you.
hugs to you and your boys!!
angela
