Have you ever had something, or someone, that you felt was yours and you didn't want to lose them? I have.
As a matter of fact, my best friend, Michaela, is leaving on a mission in a week. And I must say, that I have become rather possessive of her and I don't want her to leave. The thought of not being able to call her up, or watch a movie with her, or go out to eat at Moore's with her for 18 months is depressing really. haha.
When I think about this. I remember my relationship with my Heavenly Father and my Savior, Jesus Christ. They have the same feelings towards me as I do towards Michaela. They don't want to see me sad or falter away from their path for me. I know that they will help me through the next 18 months. And I know that Michaela is doing what her Heavenly Father wants her to.
So. While I remain home, and Michaela is in Iowa, I know that God will be watching over us. If not because He would be anyway. But because we will be praying for each other to succeed and to have His guidance in our lives.
I will feel eternally blessed to have Michaela as a friend. She has been an influence on my life that I could not have dreamed of. I can't wait to see the success and experiences she has as she serves the Lord.
My advice to anyone that is struggling with losing someone, even for a short time, is to remember our Heavenly Fathers plan for us. And to pray to him for comfort and advice. Because He can send us what we need as long as we but ask.
