I usually try to stay away from "Christian" jargon because I want to convey my sincerity in what I say rather than sound scripted, but there really is no other way to say it.  I am so so blessed with the friends in my life.
This year has been awful.  Torn down and ripped apart, and they have been there to cry with me and listen to me cry and say the same things over and over.
Through all of this hell, they have really been the best friends that I could possible want/need.
And I count this as a blessing.