The Blessing of Friends

You know, I’ve been thinking of friends a lot lately, and my own personal lack or abundance there of. I’m more of a quality over quantity type gal. Of course, I’ve been used to working with the youth in our church and we always stress how important it is for them to have good friends. And I’ve also been thinking it’s no different for me. I mean, I can’t rely on my husband to always be there for me — and female friends are mighty important.

Take my friend Shannon. We IM all the time, and sometimes I think it’s so great to know that she’ll listen to whatever I have to say and then give me a totally honest opinion. I mean, what would most people give for that type of friendship. The best part is that she lives only like 15 mintues away, but we IM about 400 times more than we talk on the phone.

Another is my friend Kristen — she’s been sharing with me how great she feels since she’s started running. I’m turning into a runner… by jove a RUNNER. Ok, I’ve run a couple blocks, but I’m trying, and how priceless is a person that makes another person try. Hello… priceless.

A nurse builds deep relationships with the people they work with. I have been so grateful to have 2 workplaces where I feel like I belong and the people have accepted me so willingly (although I’m fairly sure they all mock me behind my back).

God has blessed me with so many people, I hope I can bless others, like these people have blessed me.