May 15, 2008

Thankful Thursday


~ Friendship ~

Today I'm going to give thanks for the many different kinds of friendships in my life that God has blessed me with! :)

~ Jesus, He's my very best friend...the best friend you could EVER want! He is the only One who knows me in and out and still chooses to love me and accept me. He is everything I ever need or want and so much more! He is faithful, truthful, loving, honest, dependable, forgiving, gracious...perfect.

~ Joel, my husband is truly my earthly best friend...my soul mate. It doesn't mean we always get along or always agree on things...but if I had one choice of who to be with, it'd be him for sure! :) I respect him, admire him, adore him and love him with every fiber of my being. I am a better person for him loving me and for me loving him!

~ Mom, she's the best friend a daughter could wish for! My mom is like the energizer bunny, her care for me knows no bounds and she never tires of showing me how much she loves me. She is everything I ever wanted to be as a mom to my kids...she's my hero!

~ Erinn, she's my kindred spirit by blood and by heart. I love my sister to pieces! She is dependable and loyal, always wants what is best for me...she is one of my biggest fans. I love spending time with her, I love making her laugh...we always have the best time together! I love you, Rin!

~ There are so many other friends that God has enriched my life with...my childhood friend, Gretchen...a precious gift! My 'sista-from-anutha-mutha' Amy, a true bosom friend. My dear NTM friends...too many to name but I'll try ~ April, Karen, and Betty...friends who stood faithful and true through thick and thin. And now God has blessed us with new friends...it was so hard to leave NTM and start life over and leave behind all we knew. But God knows it all and has a perfect plan for our family. He saw fit to place a sweet family into our church! So again, God has blessed me with a new dear friend, who "is a kindred spirit after all", Melissa. :) I have been so encouraged by her and my heart has been filled once more by the hope and love that comes from a friend! xoxo

So today, that's what I'm thankful for...
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8 comments:

Anonymous said...

I agree that friends are precious!

Darlene said...

This is the second blog I have seen today doing this. I think it is such a great idea to express how these people have helped you and encouraged you.
Have a great week & Happy TT!

Anonymous said...

Those are wonderful people to be thankful for.

Denise said...

Friends are such precious jewels.

Susan said...

This was so great, and I'm just so grateful for friends too!

Isn't the Lord wonderful to bless our lives with these special women?

Happy TT to you♥

Sheila said...

Giving thanks with you for the friends in my life too!

blessings
Sheila

Nancie said...

Thank God for blessing you with many loving family and friends. And truly our Lord Jesus Christ is our best friend of all!

Thank you for sharing your thankful heart with us. Have a blessed day!

TheRagan3 said...

i am SO thankful for you too sis! I'd be lost without you for sure. You keep me sane and make me laugh. Besides Michael, you are IT for me!
LOVE YOU!!

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