Chapter 5 - Friends

The old saying that relationships come and go but friendships last forever could be more true in today's times. Relationships do come and go, they are great and sometimes devastating but we learn from them and move on. Friendships however I believe can and will last forever if they are the right one's. The friendship between siblings tends to be for sure the forever kind, yes we may hate each other growing up but in the end we will always be friends and nothing can break that bond. Over the past few weeks I have added a new friend to my circle, I have seen a friendship be cemented in the back of a police car and I am pretty sure I have lost a friend forever.

We all have friends all over the place, for the most part you might get a Christmas card or a hello every few years. Your path might cross every once in a while if you live nearby, but what really makes a friendship. What is that bond that makes a friendship last? We all I assume have friends from HS and maybe college but out of that group how many do we keep in contact with on a consistent basis? Funny how one or two people can whether the ups and downs to still be in your life today. How that one or two people are always there for you. I am very fortunate to have a great friend who I left back in Redding who I know will always be there for me. I have gained a great friend and of course your sibling will always be your friend.

So I say hold onto the friendships that you have created through the years, if you have not spoken to somebody in a while give them a call or send an email. Friendship is sometimes all we have in life and we have to hold onto that for as long as we can.

I also want to thank all my friends for the support and appreciation each and every one of you have shown over the past few months. thanks to the family as well.

take care