So, a few weeks ago, I was in Minnesota visiting for a wedding. I got to see my best friend for life, Sarah :), my family and some old friends I've known since 7th grade as well. I realized something that weekend. All these people that I spent four amazing years with, are where they are supposed to be in life. They are where God placed them. Same friends, basically same school, same church/youth group. Which is all good and fine for them. But, as much as I hate to say it, I'm glad I'm not in their situation anymore. Like, what I mean is, I'm glad I'm not stuck in the same old lifestyle and lifecycle that I was before. I feel like I've been on an adventure moving to Papillion. New friends, new school, new church. New life. I'm glad God put me in a new place. Now that I look back, if I had stayed in Elk River, I would just be bored. I'm a person who likes new things and new places.
Again (and I know I've said this before) Papillion will never take the place of my friends or the things I loved in Elk River. Ever! But I've been given so much and been so blessed by the people here. I'm glad God brought me on this adventure. I'll always have memories, and my close friends (wether they be here or there) to get me through the "homesick" periods.
I guess what Im really tryin to say is, I am so incredibly thankful to God for bringing me here. :) I cannot wait to see what the future brings! :D
Hey old friend, let's look back
On the crazy clothes we wore
Ain't it fun to look back
And to see it's all been done before
Cause it's so clear
Every year we get stronger
What's gone is gone
The past is the past
Turn the radio up
And then hit the gas
Cause . . .
I know we've Come So Far
But we've Got So Far To Go
I know the road seems long
But it won't be long 'till it's time to go
So, most days we'll take it fast
And some nights lets take it slow
I know we've Come So Far
But baby
We've Got So Far To Go
Hey old friend, together
Side by side and year by year
The road was filled with twists and turns
Oh but that's the road that got me here
Hey old friend come along for the ride
There's plenty of room so jump inside
The highway's rocky every now and then
But it so much better than
where I've been
Just keep movin', at your own speed...
...Let's keep cruisin' the road we're on
'Cause the rear view mirror only shows
what's gone, gone, gone
Cause it's so clear
Every year
We get stronger
So shine that light
Take my hand
And let's dance into tomorrow land
~ Come So Far (Got So Far to Go)
Hairspray (Movie Soundtrack)
