Ever since I was younger I have always taken a liking to this phrase penned by Cookie Monster. Yes the one from Sesame Street. Lately, I have been more thankful for friends than ever. In the time Eric has been gone I really do feel like I have strengthened some friendships in my life and made some new ones as well. It's during times like these when I am running around with my head chopped off it seems that I need friends to make me laugh, friends who need a listening ear and most importantly friends who tell me stuff I need to hear. That stuff that may not be what I want to hear but the stuff that I need to hear. Someone who loves me enough that they aren't afraid to tell me I am doing something stupid because they want the best for me.
I had lunch with one such friend today. I am so glad I met her back in high school. She is kind, caring, and best of all she can tell you what needs to be said and it always sounds so loving. Christ radiates from her and I don't think she has ever said one thing to me that was hurtful (even when she was telling me those things that I didn't want to hear.)
I have made a new friend this fall in another hip lady. She is so real and isn't afraid to speak her mind and I love that about her. She has had more in common with me then any other friend I have had in a while. I am sure I probably annoy her sometimes. She is that person I can be stupid and sing loudly with. Someone who I have opened up and shared my soul with, and although we have different views on things we accept each other for who we are and I think that is what is most beautiful to me about our friendship. :)
I am so glad God gave us friends and I am so glad He blessed me with a best friend that I get to spend the rest of my life with :) He exceeded my wildest expectations when He sent Eric my way all those years ago and all the waiting prior to dating payed off because now I get to fufill God's story for our lives with Eric.
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