i can tell that we are going to be friends...

I have the greatest friends in the world. And that is no exaggeration. I have those friends that would drop whatever they were doing to come and help me and vice-a-versa. They are the type that are always encouraging me toward Christ and supporting me through life. "As iron sharpens iron..."
I say this because a couple friends of Jeremy and I are now visiting a church to potentially move away and pursue a call given to them by our God. As much as I am excited for them, having friends move away is always a tough thing. But their willingness to follow the Lord's call is overwhelmingly present in this situation. It's such a bitter-sweet time. But they have encouraged and inspired Jeremy and I to look more into what the Lord is calling us to do and to always be willing to follow His call no matter when it comes or where He calls us to go.
Last night, I told Jeremy how I am looking forward to graduating next May, but I am not looking forward to saying bye to my friends at school and around Birmingham. I know we all must go our own ways pursuing the Lord with all of our hearts, but I will miss my dear friends. Jeremy said, "You will make new friends wherever we go. God gives us people for that time in our lives and right now, you have friends for this time in your life." And what a blessing they have been! I know what Paul meant now with: I thank my God each time I remember you.