she’s my best friend

Katy leaves for Navy boot camp Tuesday.  I tear up just thinking about it.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is us last night at Skies in Kansas City.  Matt and I took her out to dinner and then up to Skies because she’d never been before.  

I’m going to miss her so so much.  I’m so proud of her for taking this leap of faith though.  She believes so strongly in what it is she wants to do, I know this wasn’t an easy decision for her, and she’s going to go so far and get to do so many cool things.  

I feel like an ass for a mistake I made last summer.  I didn’t see her before I moved to DC and she was rightfully upset about that.  At the time I didn’t really understand why she was so upset, but if she was even 1/4 as sad as I’m feeling right now, I’m such an awful person for letting that happen.  And I’m feeling selfish about it too.  While she’s gone I can’t call her and tell her if I get the job I’m hoping for or that I’ve had a bad day or that work/family/Matt/life is frustrating me and I need to vent.  

It’s not going to be the same though.  She won’t be here for camping Memorial Day weekend or for campfires in the backyard, I’m not even sure where she’ll be during Huff n’ Puff, all events she’s been at for years and years.  

She will be back though.  And I don’t know if I can ever adequately tell her how proud I am of her.  She’s definitely the strongest woman I know.  I can’t believe the little kid I met when she was in the eighth grade is headed off to the Navy.  I am so so proud of her.

 

You’re the best friend 
that I ever had 
I’ve been with you such a long time 
You’re my sunshine 
And I want you to know 
That my feelings are true 
I really love you 
You’re my best friend