I think the most important thing that I have learned is that people don't need to be blood related to be family. I have hands down met some of my best friends that I plan on staying in touch with for the rest of my life. Moving 8 hours from home 3 years ago wasn't the easiest thing I've done but it was definitely the best decision I've ever made.
Some days I miss my family, dogs and boyfriend more than I could ever explain. But then I spend time with my friends and teammates and those feelings are minimized. Being on a team here automatically gave 28 new family members and friends. I would do absolutely anything for any girl on my team and I know they would do the same for me. I can call them at any hour of any day and they're there for me. They listen to me complain about missing Ian and let me cry it out. They support me while I'm injured and let me know it'll all be okay.
Even outside my teammates I've made some really great friends. I never thought it would be possible to get so close to people I've only know for a few years. But I have an I'm so very thankful. I've learned so much about myself and grown more than I thought I would.
I'm not really sure why I wrote this post. But I think it's important to let your friends know how much you love them and how much they mean to you. I'm so blessed and thankful for my Mason family <3
I can completely agree. I have two people in my life I truly consider family yet aren't blood related. One is my brother Josh, who is my brothers best friend. He's been there for me as much as my blood brother has been. Those two are so close and Ben is truly an uncle to Josh's kids. The other is my best friend from high school turned college roommate turned sister.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy you two have even able to find that. There is no greater feeling than the love and support of family.