Childhood friends

I am sure many of you cherish the girlfriends you've made throughout the years. Some you may have known since childhood, while others you could have just met. Do you ever wonder if the little ones having play dates with your children will grow up to remain life long friends with them? I know its doubtful with this day and age because many of us move around and beloved friends grow apart through the years but recently I was tickled by some pictures I took of Merrin with her friend Chloe. Chloe and Merrin were born just a month or two apart and over the short course of their lives they have seen each other almost on a weekly basis. You see, Chloe and her family go to our church and Merrin has been lucky enough to spend almost every Sunday with Chloe in the nursery. I have gotten to know Chloe's mom and the other week she invited us over for a play date. I loved watching Chloe and Merrin play together. It brought back memories of the girlfriends I had growing up in church. I was fortunate enough to have parents who had me in church every single Sunday and there were two or three girls who I grew up with from kindergarten through college because we saw each other all the time at church. From Sunday School to youth outings we would have the best time together, of course I can remember lots of little girl "cat fights" as well, but none the less they are memories that I cherish. When I look at these pictures of Chloe and Merrin, I can't help but wonder if they will have what I had growing up...the privilege of going to the same church your entire adolescent life. If not, that's OK as it will be God's plan but I sure will enjoy watching these two little girls play together for the time being! How sweet are they?????