And yet, I would not trade this past year and the relationships that stretched my heart. it is with gratitude that i surrender these relationships to the Lord - i realize that every single friendship is a gift from Him and that everything has its season. and I realize that the ache that i feel can only be filled by Him. I cannot deny that He has blessed me with beautiful friendships and I trust that He will continue to be glorified in relationships that have yet to come into existence.