we're waiting for you...

so today my friend dana, who's been living in Washington for the last several years is starting her journey back to michigan. Without going into too many details (because they're not my details to give) she moved out west for love and now that the love has melted into something that feels platonic, she's moving back. I know it wasn't an easy decision for her and I think that making the decision to come back is one of the bravest things she's done. She'd built a life out there, built a house (literally)... dana's the kind of person who puts everyone elses happiness before hers... she could have stayed in washington, because it wouldn't have been easier and wouldn't have hurt her significant other... but for once, she put herself first... she could have wasted years more being unhappy, but she was bold enough to say "we both deserve better" and make it happen... so, while the ending of a years long relationship is nothing to be celebrating, dana's strength is... and, as someone who's also made that tough decision of "moving back home" after starting a life elsewhere, i can relate to the emotions she's undoubtedly going through during her drive... and all i can say is this... life's events happen because they're meant to make us exactly who we are...