BFF's

Riley, Lily and Ellie.  We had playdates, birthday parties, they went to school together and carpooled.  They have known each other since they were infants.  Riley, Lily and Ellie.  BFF's forever. 
And then Riley moved to California.  We made her a scrapbook and exchanged emails.  They will skype occassionally and they exchanged Christmas and Birthday presents in the mail.  They send each other pictures of themselves on our phones.
Last week, they surprised us by coming to visit.  The girls were ecstatic and giddy.  They danced, giggled, shared stories.  It was precious.  Like they hadn't spent any time away from each other.  Just like old times.  Friendship is a beautiful thing.