Tis the week before Christmas and despite a flurry of events later this week tissues are my best friend right now along with steaming cups of tangy lemon and the sweetness of honey. I’m swathed in a quilt by a glittering tree whose points of light are twinkling and winking at me. My heart is full of gratefulness. Two apple Macs and two girls (me and a friend) are sitting side by side. My gaze turns towards her as I contemplate what I should write here. Her response is to say I should write about something random, like vinegar. We dissolve into giggles. This week I’ve been reminded of the beauty of friendships both near and far. Those people that let you in and love you for you and accept you where you’re at. I’m grateful for them. I’m grateful for the college girl who has stacks of homework and is an RA and still manages to take time to hang out with me. I’m grateful for the mom of four who on her one day a month to herself took time to drive with me to get my weekly shot and who texts me to say she’s praying for me. I’m grateful for that just married gal who comes and sits on my couch and talks real with me over mugs of hot apple cider. I’m grateful for the young “sister” of mine who texts me daily and sends me encouragement and makes me laugh silly. I’m grateful for my other “mom” for speaking truth and love into my life. I’m grateful for that little girl, my niece, who likes to sit in my lap and look at pictures and take a ridiculous amount of selfies together. I’m grateful for that seventeen year old who comes and works with me and is ever so sweet and helpful. I’m grateful for a spunky and sweet older woman who sends me letters in the mail saying she’s praying for me and gives me the warmest hugs. I’m grateful for my sweet mum who’s my best girlfriend and for how she takes time to have breakfast with me several times a week (and is a million other wonderful things that makes her irresistible). Oh how blessed I am to have women and girls in my life of every age and season. How thankful I am that they care, invest, and take time for me. It’s not something to be taken lightly. Each of these dear ones are a gift to me. I only pray I can in return be a good friend to them even though I know I will fail at times.
If you have even just one woman you’re grateful for this Christmas season would you consider donating in their name to sweet orphans in India who need our help? We’ve been give so much so let’s give to those who have less than we do and spread some gratefulness and Christmas cheer!
(Photos by: Christa Taylor) A BIG thank you to Christa for not only shooting these pictures but styling them as well! The dress was a tad bit big but our motto was/is make it work! 😉 Also Christa is amazing and so talented and made my hair look like this is 5 min flat while we stood on the sidewalk and evening rush hour traffic looked on. She’s cool like that. Even the lady tending the flowers thought it was impressive. 🙂
That is so wonderful that you are so grateful for all those wonderful ladies.
Your hair and this outfit are so beautiful!! I suddenly feel really boring in how I look lately. I need to dress up more, but most of my dresses are ripping apart and I haven’t bought a new one in forever (over a year – okay so that isn’t forever, but it feels like it considering I used to buy one per month). Green and white look beautiful on you!
I’m so blessed to know them and have them in my life!
Thank you! It’s all borrowed from Christa. Actually all of the things I wear are either borrowed or hand me downs. I know what you mean about feeling boring since in my case I feel frumpy most of the time in my day to day clothing. If it’s any comfort I haven’t bought any new clothes in about 3 years except for one pair of pants (and a bridesmaid dress I had to get…) I hope you’re able to get something new and pretty soon but you always make whatever you have look great! You’re so kind friend. Grateful to know you. xxx
Thank you Elaini – you are one of the “internet friends” I am thankful to have in my life! Thanks for all the love, insight, encouragement, inspiration . . . for revealing a different facet of Jesus to us!
You are so lovely! Thank you for all your encouragement and support. It is SUCH a blessing! xxx