Am I seriously awake???

So, it's been a few days. Things haven't been very exciting, especially since having the stomach flu. Yes, both Shannon and I had/have it. Yesterday was just the day from hell and today seems to be a complete 180.
I had a decent mini vacation this weekend, despite getting sick. I spent a lot of time just relaxing at home with the family. But, I did go out occasionally and saw some people I haven't seen in a while. I'm glad to find who my true friends back home really are. It's funny, in high school, you have your close group of friends and you will be "best friends forever." I was actually talking to my mother-in-law about this a few weeks ago! Anyway, you have your BFF's in high school. After high school, there is the military, college, jobs, or other things one may journey off to do. My point is, not everyone goes on to do the same things. In turn, people do change, sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse.
Once high school is over, unless you are taking the same classes as your friends, or working the same hours, you don't see them as much as you did. The main point here, people tend to lose touch. Or you may talk more to people you may not have had the best relationships with. I'm glad I still talk with most everyone who was my friend. There are a few who never return calls or emails, but I'm okay with it.
One thing I HATE, why do you not talk to me the entire time I'm gone, yet every time I go back home for a visit, suddenly I'm worth talking to? I do have one or two friends like that, and it just makes absolutely no sense to me!
As you get older and more mature, I think people finally find the true meaning of BFF's. I have quite a few friends, but very few of them fall into the BFF category. I don't feel like I have to give names or explain myself on this either. Actually, I think very few people will even read this.
I guess my reason for posting this is in appreciation for those who have stuck by me through the last few years. Those who could still stick by me even after switching schools and leaving for the military. Those who don't see me as a different person after getting married and starting a family. Those who don't see me as a failure for leaving the air force and becoming a stay at home mom. Those who put up with my bull at least once a week. Love you guys!