This year has been interesting for friendships for Lauren. She definitely has been through some of the "growing pains" of middle school girl friendships. Some of the girls she's known for years have formed their own new relationships or are becoming closer knit without knitting in some of the elementary school girls.
It's been hard for Lauren, but it's much harder for her parents. It's one thing to watch it happening. It's quite another to hear your child express their sadness and grief over changing relationships. A few weeks before Lauren's birthday, her dearest friends from Kindergarten moms...follow that?...asked me if they could bring their girls over on Lauren's birthday and surprise her with balloons, cinnamon rolls, and presents for her birthday. What a gift! I was beyond ecstatic to see my girl honored on her special day by the girls who have stuck by her side always. This picture says it all!
Thank you Wendy and Lori. Thank you girls. The gift goes far beyond just Lauren. It's a gift to the whole family to see your child honored and blessed, cherished, and appreciated.
This is how the Lord must feel when He sees His children treat each other with lovingkindness. Let me do this more.
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Kim- it really IS hard to see your child go through these friendship changes and challenges. Brings me back to days when another beautiful young girl went through the same thing....remember???
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