Last night I was, once again, reminded of how lucky I am.
Friends of ours got married yesterday. It was a great opportunity for the group to get together and have fun while we celebrate the union of good friends.
It’s been awhile since the whole group was together – and even then – we were missing a few.
We see each other regularly, but not all at the same time.
Getting everyone together at the same time only happens a few times a year. One couple hosts a Christmas party. One couple hosts a Lobsertfest and Sean and I host a Canada Day party (this year we moved so it didn’t happen).
Getting everyone together at the same time only happens a few times a year. One couple hosts a Christmas party. One couple hosts a Lobsertfest and Sean and I host a Canada Day party (this year we moved so it didn’t happen).
I wondered last night as I watched everybody hugging, laughing, dancing, drinking (laughing more and drinking more) if most groups of friends are like our group of friends. I’ve always thought of our large circle of friends as unique.
I’ve always admired the guys for holding onto their relationships and keeping the bonds strong.
The guys all grew up together in our (not-so-anymore) little town. Most of them played high school football together. Some played rugby together. They still play hockey together in the winter and ball hockey together in the summer.
They each left at some point, and almost all returned.
They all married “out of town”ers. I refer to all of us wives as “imports”.
They all married “out of town”ers. I refer to all of us wives as “imports”.
An added bonus – we all really like each other.
We’ve had some incredible times together. Made some incredible memories. Stories that can still have me peeing my pants laughing. We’ve been together as we dated, got married and became parents. Between us there are over 20 kids now. That blows my mind.
We’ve also weathered some pretty serious storms.
Divorce. Fertility struggles. Death of a parent. Loss of a child.
When Cuyler was diagnosed I sent a mass email out to all of them. I wanted them to know because we needed their support. And they didn’t let us down.
When Eva got sick – same thing. They rallied around and made sure we were ok. That she was ok. That even the boys were ok.
They are a solid crew and we know that we can count on them, just as they can count on us to carry them through tough times.
Maybe every group of friends is like ours…I don’t know (but I highly doubt it).
All I know is that we officially welcomed a new girl into our group last night. She may not know it yet – but she lucked out in the friend department. They have a strong circle of people around them that won’t let them down if there is anything they need and there will be some more spectacular memories made with this gang.
(just a few of the girls)
(almost all of the guys)
Not only do a I have great husband but he came with a great group.
Lucky me!
Hi I linked up with this through Dave lipp’s facebook. I went to highschool with him. I am friends or know the majority of these people and you are very lucky to have this tight knit group of friends. I was especially close at 1 point in my life to Joe. Gotta love him:)I also know Jen Usher and used to hangout with her. Kevin as well. Tara and I chose the same careers at one point. Looking at your pic’s reminds me of a highschool reunion and it’s not something you see everyday and no most groups are not like this:) Cherish the moments with your friends:) I loved reading your story. It made me smile. Thank Jennifer Allen-Little