Day 8

It's fun how life turns out. Before I started writing what I am thankful for, I sat down with a pen and paper and wrote down 21 different blessings in my life that I could elaborate on. Day 8: I wrote down friends.

I have a handful of very close friends. They "get me" in a way no one else (except donovan) can. I'm talking girlfriends that genuinely care about me and my family. They take the time to chat multiple times a week. These girls inspire me in so many ways. Some of the qualities I most admire about these women are their selflessness, grace and mercy. There are times that I have been a flat out bad friend and said or did something that I looked back on and just shook my head. But they have shown me forgiveness and saw hope in me. They take the time to know my heart and understand when my intentions. They know my character.

Another quality that I appreciate so much is the friends that are willing to lovingly walk alongside me in life. They are there in the good times and don't run away in the bad.

There are a couple of friendships that I cherish from my early college years. We can not talk for weeks, (other than maybe a comment on Facebook), and pick up right where we left off. They still "get me" and I still "get them" and we just click! :)

I thank God everyday for the true friendships He has placed in my life. Truth is: life can get lonely sometimes, even with so many people surrounding me, but friends make life so much sweeter.

I want my friends to know that I praise God for you everyday. You are precious in my eyes, and honored. And I love you. (Isaiah 43:4)

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