As I have said many times, the greatest blessings are the people in our lives. Some may be only for a passing moment, but could leave an imprint on our minds, change our lives, or even just a momentary heart smile. Many come into our lives for longer periods of time, even several years.
Whether circumstances or just personal choices cause us to move on, more specifically location, it changes our relationships. Friendships may last a lifetime, but our individual lives often lessen our communications, some eventually stop altogether.
For many years of my life the friends who moved on in their lives, leaving me behind, was very painful. As I matured and a bit wiser, I learned to let go with love in my heart.
I have done the same to others when deciding to change my location, a few times over the years. Never figured it would bother the friends I left behind. Some are still friends, although long distance.
I am writing this because a dear friend of 8 years who lived next to me here in Greenville and just moved to Kentucky. She had been wanting to leave here for a long time and finally found where she wanted to move to and she has friends there.
We will remain friends, but her not being here where we spent lots of time together will leave a social hole in my life. Yet, I am happy for her to find a place where she will be happy.
It is awesome how God continues to bring other wonderful people into our lives.
I love the beautiful footprints friends leave on my heart and spirit.
Ann Marquette 
I was just talking about that to my husband. That it’s hard to get close to people because so many I let in & get close to, have moved. & so have I. My best friend had a little bout of depression when I moved. We lived 15 minutes from each other & now 4 hours. I feel for ya! Hugs!!!!
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Thanks Diane. I’m not surprised you experience the same. We always seem to have so much in common. Interesting though that you were just talking to your husband about the same thing.
Hugs!! And heart smiles.
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Ann, That was very nicely said. Make it a great week❤️ Judy
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Thanks Judy. You also have a great week. Love you my friend.
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It’s so hard when our friends move away. I can so totally relate. My best friend of 30+ years moved several states away a couple years ago and it left a hole in my heart. I’ve been to see her, but it isn’t the same here without her. Hopefully you’ll be able to visit her now and then. ❤
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Thank you Dee for your response.
Yes I will get to see her occasionally.
We do keep in touch via text every day.
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This post really spoke to me. Very nicely said.
Blessings!
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