Last week my oldest childhood friend came to stay with us for a couple of days with her husband and 2 of her 3 children. Tahlia and I met when we were just 2 years old and spent so much of our formative years side by side, playing, talking, pretending, laughing, creating. Our relationship feels so beautifully constant and familiar, even if we live across the country from each other and don’t talk very frequently anymore.

Our children are similar ages to each other, and watching them play and interact together felt surreal and also the most natural thing in the world. What a blessing to have a life long friend. What a gift to see your children have fun connecting and playing together.

Time and energy for maintaining friendships are something I took for granted when I was younger. As adults, we really have to prioritize people and friendships that we want to maintain. Even a random text or picture can mean so much. A phone call, or if you’re lucky, a rare visit can fill my cup till it’s pouring over.

Hope you find time this Summer to see your loved ones and enjoy good hugs, sincere laughter, and eager conversation.

Best,

Dr. Lizzie