Distances Fondness

  I am sure we have all heard about this one saying... "Distance makes the heart grow fonder". Well, I have never discovered that to be more true. Being apart from people you love constantly, friends you grew up with, family members that has been departed or even those that live in far places, are all under this category. There are many times in life, where independence becomes abrupt.

For instance, going to college, having your own family, and practically growing up and trying to discover yourself are all parts of this. All of these scenarios lead you into adulthood. Whether you have been doing a long distance relationship, or even a long distance friendship, or apart from your family; let me tell you that it is so worth it. Love is worth any mile. Love is what I believe to be the strongest connection in this universe. If you're willing to fight for those you love, be open to experiencing the bad and appreciating the good, then why not make it work? Many use distance as an excuse to let the relationships go, and sometimes that may be for the best, but in some cases it is not. People don't realize the special relationship they have until it is far gone, and then the fear of asking for them back prevents someone from acting upon those feelings.

While trying to discover my independence, direction, path, and my dream pursuing, I have been far from those who have been closest to me for a very long time. Being in my second year of college, many of my friends are scattered, but I have learned to appreciate them more than I ever have. The distance gives me the opportunity to watch them grow, feel my independence sprouting, and travel to see them. That all involves two of my favorite things, the people I love and traveling. All these friends that are far, are so giving, loving, an such a blessing in my journey.

Today, I witnessed my sister see her best friend that she has not seen in a while, and today they were reunited. Of course, my sister cried tears of pure joy, tears of full love. I love to see that. This all goes for my family too. Last year, being apart from the people who watched me through every phase of my childhood, those who raised me, the sister that always argued with me but loved me anyway, were the hardest to be away from. My mom and I always say that she raised me to be an independent woman, and now I soar into the world hoping to make her proud. I dream to achieve greatness, but truly the one person I HOPE to make proud first is me; the support and love from my mom is something I am eager to always have.

We are our hardest critics. Now, take a moment, realize all those who you love and all those who are near or far. Never fail to remind them how much you love them and miss them. We all make mistakes, get so busy, and forget, but now here is your reminder.

Happy Reconnecting,

- Meg