Friends....

I usually look at the glass half empty. I tend to focus on the negative. I know, not the best thing for me. Tim and I went through some things with friendships about 3 years ago and it lasted for about 2 years and it still effects us today. It wass really hard and made us seek the Lord a lot and grow closer together. I still struggle and think about what we went through. I was in the shower this morning and felt like the Lord was reminding me of the wonderful friendships I do have. I decided to take some time to be thankful for the friends I do have. These will be in alphabetical order...not in order of importance!


Daun ~ I have known Daun for about 8 years now. We became good friends after Tim and I got married. We have watched our families grow with a total of 6 :) kids between us. She is one I can talk to about almost anything. She gets me and is there for me. She is always willing to help when I need help - like bed rest! I love having play dates with her and her boys. Our kids get along so well and it makes our friendship even stronger. Daun - Thanks for being an example of a Godly woman. Oh, and thanks for freaking out with me on our schooling decisions!! :)


Lynn ~ I have know Lynn since the day I was born. We may be sisters, but we are best friends as well. I am so blessed to have a sister and a sister I am friends with. We talk everyday....more than once a day, and I love that! We have been through a lot together....good and bad. I am glad she has been by my side even if she doesn't understand what I am going through. She is a wonderful aunt and sister-in-law. Lynn ~ wow....there is too much to say in a couple of sentences. Know I love you and thank God for what we have. I am truly blessed. My prayer is that my girls will have just what we have.


Misty ~ Not sure how many years I have known Misty. I was in our College and Career class at our church when I met her. We had a lot of fun time together back then! Although Misty moved away and I don't see her anywhere near as often as I would like, we just pick up where we left off. I love this about our friendship. Misty is real. What you see is what you get. I LOVE this about her. She is genuine and sincere. Misty - thanks for our friendship and who you are. You truly are like me in a lot of ways...and I like that! I love watching your family grow!


Mom ~ Yes, she is my Mom, but she is my other best friend. I don't need to give any background on how we know each other. I also talk to my Mom more than once a day, and love it! She truly is a Goldy women that I look up to. She is always there when I need advice, need a friend, need help...the list goes on and on. Mom - Thanks for raising Lynn and I like you did as a single parent. I know the Lord was guiding you every step of the way. Thanks for raising me in a Godly home where I watched you serve your God and obey Him. I serve Him today because of decisions you made.


Sarah ~ I have known Sarah since she was born. Sarah and I grew up next door to each other. We did EVERYTHING together - no joke!! I love the fact that Sarah knows so much about me. She gets me. I love the fact that we now attend the same church. I love our Wednesday nights where we "work" and talk. I think it is neat we are still friends and are now raising our families together. Sarah - thanks for all your years of friendship. I am truly blessed to have you in my life. You and your family hold a special place in my heart. God knew we needed all of you.


Rebecca ~ Becca and I grew up in the youth group together. We were inseparable. We just clicked from day one. I have so many memories with Becca. I wish she lived here, but am thankful that after all these years and the miles that separate us, we are still really good friends. I love our phone chats and love comparing our families. We are in the same stage of life and it is great to share that with her. Becca, you are a great wife and Mom and I appreciate that about you. I saw your marriage when I was out there and took note of some things I needed to change in my marriage. I am so happy you are loved by James and blessed with your cute family. Thanks for being such a dear friend to me.


Tim ~ My hubby! I have known Tim for 16 years. We truly started out as friends...in the youth group. We were not real close, but were friends. We then grew closer in College and Career. And then eventually I fell in love. He truly is at the top of my friend list. He really gets me and he really loves me in spite of my issues, and I have many. We love to spend time together even after a long day. I love going to bed with him and waking up with him. He is my soul mate. Timothy, thanks for not only being my husband, but my friend. Thanks for listening to my issues and helping me through them. You are the best friend a girl could ask for.


The Lord gives and takes - I believe that is what He does with friends. I need to keep my focus on what I do have and not what I had. I am truly blessed with these friends.

Blessed

Why is it that I question God and wonder what He is doing? He of course knows what He is doing. He knows my needs and my deepest desires. After having Avery, life seemed to be all about 3 little kids, laundry, food, and cleaning. It was not about me, Tim, and my relationship with God. I was also struggling because my hormones were all out of whack from having Avery. I had shots of progesterone when I was pregnant with her for a little over 24 weeks. The shots were stopped when I was 36 weeks pregnant with her. I then had her and my hormones never went back to normal. I didn't really realize it until a couple of months ago. I know I was feeling "different", but chalked it up to being a busy mom with 3 little ones. Long story short, I am now on medicine to regulate my hormones and am feeling MUCH better. What a difference! I was also in need of some me time and some time with God. I am now doing a Beth Moore Bible study through our church and I love it! It gets me out of the house and into the Word. My Mom and Sister offered to watch the girls one night a week for Tim and I to have a date night. Wow....this has been so nice. Just him and I, enjoying a quiet meal and being able to talk! Thank you Mom and Lynn for doing this for us. What a blessing it has been.

I decided to do our mentioning program at our church. They pair the younger women up with a mature lady. I met the lady I was paired up with and was excited to get to know her better. She had me and the girls over for lunch today. It was just what I needed. I had a really good time and have enjoyed getting to know her. She is so sweet and just loved on my kids.

With all of the changes I have mentioned, I feel like a new women. I am enjoying the summer with my kids, enjoying being a wife, and enjoying being me. I still have my moments where I want to pull my hair out and wonder which end is up. There are dishes in my sink, laundry piled up, things to be taken back to the store, and the list goes on and on.

I am blessed. Blessed to have an incredible husband. Blessed to have 3 darling little girls. Blessed to be a member of a wonderful church. Blessed to have a wonderful family. Blessed to worship and serve my Savior. I am blessed.