Despite all the wonderful ways God has blessed David and I, especially this year, I still have an empty space from the loss of family members. But that must be why God created friendship.
Make new friends.....We have already made such great friends in Charleston. On Saturday, this beautiful arrangement arrived to lift my spirits. It is a reminder that there are still so many new friends to get to know and love.
But keep the old......I have been friends with Misty since I was 3 years old. They say you have to be a friend to have one, but I am certain that I have not every done anything to deserve such an amazing friend. She has been by my side for everything and is the kind of friend that just takes over and holds you up when you can't do it. Right after Emme was born, and David was out of town for the weekend, Misty came to Austin. She woke up in the middle of the night to help with Emme, she washed my clothes and put them away, she washed dishes, cooked meals, took Celia to church and most importantly, she was my supporter. On Friday, when I arrived home with nothing left to get me through, I found a care package. You can't see them, but there is a large box of brownies as well. On top of the gifts, Misty again was a supporter and listened to me talk for almost an hour. It is a reminder, that though we are far away, we still have wonderful friends just a phone call away (or airplane trip).
So, I pray daily for my girls. That they will know such wonderful friendship in the world so that when they have down times, their friends can help lift them and when they feel like they are on a mountain top, they will have someone to share that joy. And even more, that they can be one of those people for each other:
So, please pardon my interruption of the green and pink party, but since most of those who follow the site are among our wonderful friends and family, I thank God for you as well and just wanted you to know.
4 comments:
Oh Leigh...I wish I was there to give you a huge hug right now!! What you wrote is true - you have to be friend to have a friend, you are a WONDERFUL friend and I know I am lucky to have you in my life! xoxo
Obviously your girls are on the path to being each other's best friend. I love the way that Celia makes Emmy laugh so hard! That is fantastic. I read recently that the main factor in bringing up kids who go on to live out their faith is parents that are intentional about everything in their kids' lives. That is so tiring, but it is what I see in your post here. That is from "Raising Revolutionaries", a great, quick read.
The flowers are beautiful and I am so sorry for your loss. You've got bunches of love here in Texas. Siblings can be such a blessing. I can't wait to see their relationships in the future. Take care of yourself and know that we love you!
Hi Leigh! I've thought of you many times over the years. Misty gave me your blog address and I am thrilled to know that you are so happy and doing well in life. You are a great person! You're girls are lucky to have you for a mother. Send me an email (texangirl76@hotmail.com) and I'll send you an invite to my blog.
Love,
Renee (Whetten) Christensen
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