Times Are A-Changin'

So it finally happened. I knew it was coming, but now it happened. Claire got engaged this weekend. Mindy got engaged this January. And I need to face the happy, sad, shocking truth - my two best friends are engaged. They both are moving on this summer.
I know, I know. We will still be friends. But everyone has to admit that things are changing, and that we need to move on, to a point. I finally have to admit that I can't fill the role of best friend anymore. He has to.

I can't express the joy I feel for them. They did it! They reached the goal, the point of everything we have learned thus far in our lives. They found the person they will spend eternity with, and they will make the covenants that will ensure them salvation, exaltation, life with God. They are on the road. They did it. They haven't made it yet, but once they make those eternal covenants, they are on track. On track to endless joy. How wonderful! And that I got to witness it, slightly be a part of it! My love just overflows for them.

As I watch them go, ride off into the married land that I have to wait to join them in, I am learning about myself.
I was always taught that God wouldn't challenge me above what I was able to handle. And I know that is true. This time last year I couldn't have stood on my own, I couldn't have handled watching them grow, and leave. But now I can. I will cry, hug, wave goodbye, and live. I can just be purely happy for them.
Congrats Claire and Devin! I wish you the very best and I love you!! :)