6 months later
Midway on my mission, I had an amazing compaion, Sis Randall. She was like a companion I had a deep connection with, not that I hadn't gotten along with previous companions (like Sisters Gunnell, Kent, and Cope), but for some reason, this was different. She felt anxiety when I was feeling anxiety, and it wasn't just because I'm influential. Good try, though.
A couple weeks ago, she got engaged to her boyfriend. I am very excited for her. Meanwhile, I didn't find out until nearly a week later, and it wasn't from her. It was through one of my previous companions, who found out through facebook. Yes, this may seem silly and juvenile to some, but to me this is a slightly bigger than small deal. I had told her of my engagement within 24 hours. And I know, there are sure to be loads of excuses. I just want to vent. So, I texted her and asked if it was true, her engagement. She confirmed. And then called a moment later. She seemed to have felt slightly ashamed for not having called or texted me earlier, and admitted that she thought she had texted me about it. That's all I'm really asking for, a text. I don't need a phone call. I'm not very good at them anyway.
Then, tonight, she was on gmail, so I messaged her. And I know you can never really catch a persons tone via text/message, I sort of felt like she was disproving certain things. Like certain of my life choices aren't good enough for her own. Though, over the phone, she wouldn't sound like that. So now I'm just paranoid.
I know this all sounds silly, but the friendship I have with this past companion of mine really means a lot, and I feel like it's slipping away and I can't help but watch it go.
Anyway, life was going to happen anyway, and the chances of us staying closely in touch was never going to be huge considering she goes to BYU, and her parents live in Saudi Arabia because of her dad's new job. I'm just glad I was able to meet her. She helped me out a lot. She saved my life at least twice.
A couple weeks ago, she got engaged to her boyfriend. I am very excited for her. Meanwhile, I didn't find out until nearly a week later, and it wasn't from her. It was through one of my previous companions, who found out through facebook. Yes, this may seem silly and juvenile to some, but to me this is a slightly bigger than small deal. I had told her of my engagement within 24 hours. And I know, there are sure to be loads of excuses. I just want to vent. So, I texted her and asked if it was true, her engagement. She confirmed. And then called a moment later. She seemed to have felt slightly ashamed for not having called or texted me earlier, and admitted that she thought she had texted me about it. That's all I'm really asking for, a text. I don't need a phone call. I'm not very good at them anyway.
Then, tonight, she was on gmail, so I messaged her. And I know you can never really catch a persons tone via text/message, I sort of felt like she was disproving certain things. Like certain of my life choices aren't good enough for her own. Though, over the phone, she wouldn't sound like that. So now I'm just paranoid.
I know this all sounds silly, but the friendship I have with this past companion of mine really means a lot, and I feel like it's slipping away and I can't help but watch it go.
Anyway, life was going to happen anyway, and the chances of us staying closely in touch was never going to be huge considering she goes to BYU, and her parents live in Saudi Arabia because of her dad's new job. I'm just glad I was able to meet her. She helped me out a lot. She saved my life at least twice.
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A person you might consider to be your bff may not think of you as that and same goes the other way, a person might think of you as their bff and you may not feel the same way.
I have another friend with whom I go through spurts with. Sometimes we are the best of friends and sometimes we hardly talk. Again, it's just another part of life.
I love you! Stay happy, or else! :)