My best friend

     Flashback four years ago:  I was praying for a best friend.  I wanted someone to uplift and encourage me, and who I could do the same for.  I met my best friend at a youth conference that year, and I am so grateful for the blessing she is to me.  I know for a fact she will read this-- so here's a little shout-out :)

My best friend came with us to see Christmas l
lights this year.  We had a bunch of fun!

     But seriously, she is the most caring person I have ever met.  She makes others feel so welcome and loved, something I aspire to growing in this year (See my Intro. post).  I could not ask for a friend who better  strengthens-- and sometimes challenges- me.  Sometimes I forget how important a friend like this is.  Since these people are always in our lives, we tend to take them for granted.  Thank you Lord for my best friend, and to my best friend: thank you!