Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Thankful for my girls!

I saw this yesterday on Missy's blog and it touched my heart so much that I wanted to share it again with you!

God has given me so much in this life of mine. There are times when I don't feel like deserve this much. One of the many blessings I've been given is my girlfriends! Each and every one is so very special to me.

The one and only girlfriend from high school that I have stayed in touch with on a regular basis. (I see other girls from high school too, but none are as special to me as this one!) Dana, even though we live thousands of miles apart we always pick up right where we left off. I am so proud of the friend, wife and mother you have become and I treasure my time with you!

Lani, oh Lani, where do I start. We have been there for each other for a long, long time. We have been through many different stages of our lives together. I wouldn't have wanted to go through those times without you! We have had similar struggles and we have come out on top. Your friendship means so much to me and I love you dearly! Only wished we lived closer.....4 1/2 hours seems so far away!

Brenda, aka Sassy, aka the total opposite of me, aka a friend that God put in my life to show me the other side of things. I am so thankful for you! You have opened my eyes to many new things and I thank you for that.

Nicole, aka my side kick, we think so much alike it's not even funny! Girl, I love that you just get me! Our shared love for lists, spreadsheets, organization and bargains. And let me tell ya, you're the best TJMaxx buddy, ever! I'm so glad to have you & Sarah as my gym buddies, it's way more fun to have you guys there and keep me on track. God has placed you in my life for a reason and I'm so lucky He did!

Mary O, I'm so glad I found you as well. It's awesome to have a friend and neighbor that I can call upon at anytime to just get the kids together, so we can have some grown-up girl talkin' time. I love our outside-kids-playing-time....just sittin' in the lawn chairs chatting and sharing recipes, organizing/household tips and more! I am so thankful for you!

All my church girls, cards group girls, and bloggy friends, I don't want to forget you! You are just as important as all the girls above. I learn so much from all of you daily and I am so thankful for you! Marci, I don't think I can go a few days without talkin to you on the phone about something! And, oh how I love our chats! You inspire me and your faith gives me hope in my own faith journey!

To my church and cards group girls, you have all touched my life in many ways! From being there for my family to help with meals, cleaning. prayers and all the extras during Joy's illness, I can never repay you for all of that. For keeping my spirits high and making me laugh, for sharing good food and coffee, sharing scrap booking fun and super shopping trips, and for being there when I needed you the most. You have all been there for me! God has put you all in my life for a reason and I hope our relationship continues to grow! I hope that I can be there for you when you need me most!

And to my bloggy friends, even though I don't know many of you in the flesh, I totally feel a connection to each and every one of you! Your comments inspire me and make me laugh. Your kind words brighten my day, and your love of the Lord lifts me up! Thank you for becoming my friend and making my heart smile!

This is for all of you!

3 comments:

Nicole - Life in Progress said...

You made me cry with this, and I hope you know I feel EXACTLY the same way about you. Good girlfriends are certainly one of God's very best ideas. Looking forward to our next TJMAXX trip - that store credit is burning a hole in my pocket!

Have a very Merry Christmas my sweet friend.

Jackie said...

See, now, posts like this make me wish that I actually knew you in real life. :) I think we would be great gym buddies and you and Nicole could kick my butt over there.

I am so thankful for you and all of my bloggy friends. Have a very Merry Christmas!

Marci @Finding Joy in the Journey said...

Somehow, I missed this post..could be my lack of time spent in blogland in the past month!

I loved this. I've seen it once upon a time in an email from someone we both hold pretty dear to our hearts. You truly popped into my world just when God knew you should. I count you as one of my blessings! I think with our boys we'll probably be seeing a lot of each other over the years to come, and I'm so thankful for that!

Hope you guys are having a great New Year!