"Mommy's High School Friends"

One of my best high school friends, Melissa, sent me such a great message that is all about friendship! I had to share it, and of course, include tons of pictures of all our Downingtown friends--now better known as our "lifetime friends".


Me, P, and Meg


Shan and Melis



Adam and I



Curt, Me, Rainville



Katie and Hillary


Friendship: what a complex idea. One that is hard to describe. However, it is a topic in the English language that is commonly differentiated by various adjectives. Best friend, close friend, long distance friend, trusted friend, work friend, beloved friend, high school friend, etc. But, now matter what adjective you use to describe friendship, the meaning does not change. Friends are the people we trust, care about, and love. The people who we share fun memories with and can laugh and cry with. They are unlike family who are limited and cannot be chosen. Instead friends are diverse and numerous and are a direct reflection of the choices we make in life.

Baby Dougherty, your mommy is a person who has more friends than anyone else we know. This is a testament to her character, her morals, and her education. We hope that you turn out to be just like her.

-From my great high school friend, "P".


Katie O, Nicole, and P



Melis, Shannon, Mark, Anthony, Hillary, Katie, Wes, Curt, Me, Drew, Rainville, Eddie, and Steve



Melissa, Katie O, Meg, Nicole, Hillary



Rainville, Wes, Meg, Anthony, Me



Pat, Nicole, Me, Brian, Curt, Meg, Dean and Wes


These pictures are somewhat dated...but I know that all these fabulous people will always be waiting for us when we get "home" so we can add more great pictures to this collection. We have some amazing friends...