A Friend Who Is Closer Than A Sister

Yesterday I wrote about a friend who God placed in my life for a certain time period. 

Today I want to tell you about a friend who is closer than a sister.

*Sigh* Yes!  You are right.  I don’t actually have a sister…hence why I say this friend is closer than one!

My friend Hillari has been my friend since before I can remember.  Though she is three years younger than I, we grew up spending many days at each other’s homes.

I didn’t have a sister, only brothers.

She was an only child. 

We were stand-in sisters for each other.

Even though at times the miles separated us and our lives seemed to be so different…we always have come back and picked-up right where we left off.

Hillari is the friend who knows my favorite drink at Starbucks – venti Mocha Frapp with chocolate drizzle…in case the rest of you are wondering!

She knows  the silly things I did as kid and still thinks I’m pretty cool.

She accepts me for who I am with my strengths and weaknesses.

She is the friend who I can go to no matter what.

She’s the friend who my kids call “Aunt Hillari” even though she’s not their real aunt.

She is a friend who cries with me when I want to cry.  Or laughs at things I that only I think are funny!

She is a friend who takes you to Taco Bell for the first time and drives for you when you don’t feel well.

She is a life long friend who sticks with me for the journey.  Good or bad.

I am so thankful for the picture of unconditional friendship that God as given me through Hillari. 

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Do you have a life-long friend who knows your history and still loves you?

Leave a comment here or join me in my community forum to share you thoughts and experiences.

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You can read about friendships with these resources:

1. Friendships For Grown-Ups
2. Dancing With My Father
3. Grown-Up Girlfriends