I've mentioned before I don't have the most warm and fuzzy personality. I'm sure I inherited a bit of my, shall we say "reserved", outlook on life from my father. He was always a rather intimidating presence sitting silently in his armchair whenever my friends made an appearance at the our home. But as I posted before, Godly friendships are a true gift from the Lord. It is such a beautiful blessing to have sisters in Christ to share this journey of life together. Kim is one of my dear friends from our early days of "newly married." Her husband and Jay were college roommates and so we were all young marrieds together. You know those days when you think you are busy and poor but in all reality you were living the life of luxury; making more money on double salaries and being able to hit a movie or restaurant any time of the day? Kim and I are fairly opposite in our personalities (where you have to look for me at a party, she's the shining star) but our bond as sisters in Christ has only grown in the many years I've had the gift of her friendship. We went to college together, were married within a year of each other and had our first little ones within six months of each other (exactly six months to the day as she said during my labor on June 15, "Oh if you have her after midnight then she and Luke will be exactly six months apart!" As Emma's birth time is 1:20 a.m. June 16, 22 hours of labor later, I try not to hold that against her) We haven't lived in the same town for 12 years, but I feel as though I've walked most of my days with her by my side. I have the personality that enjoys the people that are present in my life, but I struggle to maintain friendships at a distance. I am praying for the Lord to bring to my mind those He wants me to pursue, but I am so thankful that Kim has always "pursued" our friendship. She wouldn't let me retreat to my little home or hide behind my melancholy personality. Throughout the years we have walked so many moments of our lives together. We've share beautiful memories, cried many tears, challenged and encouraged each other, and have watched the Lord at work in each of our lives. It's been a few days since we've talked or texted one another and so today she sent me an email running down the events of the past week. After reading it, I sent her a message saying it was like putting drugs in front of an addict. Every line made me want to sit over a cup of coffee and share our hearts for hours. Hearing from her today just made me aware to be so grateful for the gift of Biblical friendship. To watch the Lord at work in a beautiful friend for so many years is a true blessing. I think sometimes I take for granted the voices of wisdom that He has placed in my life. The friends who are being used by Him to spur me on to love and good works. She is the one I am taking this gratitude journey with and I am so thankful for her Godly, loyal, truthful friendship!
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