Reminiscing

For some reason today I find myself reminiscing back to my college roommates.  If my scanner worked I 'd put some pictures in the post but words will have to do. 

The Lord knows me and knew I need to be surrounded by good, kind people my first time away from home and I was.  My roommates, from both years, were incredible friends and examples to me.  They were some of my first friends to really love and accept me for me.  I'd had some not so kind friends in the past.  The last few years of high school were pretty difficult and not my favorite.  I remember being surprised at how kind and welcoming these girls were.  Especially after what I'd experienced the past few years. I was not used to being treated so well by friends.

I know some people have roommate horror stories but I didn't.  I have a hard time with change and the Lord placed people in my path that made that change easier.  These girls became my best friends.  I know I wasn't always the easiest person to live with, maybe a little too spazy in those days. ;)  They were patient with my shortcomings.  We had fun together, we sang together, we helped each other to de-stress, we loved and supported one another.  We had some spiritual moments together as well.  They all loved the gospel and helped me, by their examples, to continue to strengthen my testimony. They were like my adopted family while I was away from my own.

I love to keep up on what is going on in their lives today.  They are all married with families of their own.  They are still my sisters in the gospel and it makes my heart swell to see that.  They are all just as much examples to me as they were back then. 

I have a favorite song from the musical "Wicked" and can't help but think of them when I hear it.  It is called "For Good".   I've left some pieces out so this isn't all the lyrics, just my favorite parts.

I've heard it said
That people come into our lives for a reason
Bringing something we must learn
And we are led
To those who help us most to grow
If we let them
And we help them in return...........

It well may be
That we will never meet again
In this lifetime
So let me say before we part
So much of me
Is made of what I learned from you
You'll be with me
Like a handprint on my heart
And now whatever way our stories end
I know you have re-written mine
By being my friend.......

Because I knew you.......
I have been changed for good


I know the Lord brings people into our lives to help us learn and grow.  I know he places them at specific times when we need them most.  I've witnessed that many times in my mortal journey and am grateful for the angels the Lord places in our lives, like my roommates.