I am so serious when I say God has blessed me with such wonderful friends. There are several women in my life who I know I could count on and who encourage me in my walk with Christ.
Recently God called me out of one season and led our family into a new one. I suspended our women's bible study that we had been doing for over five years (that was really sad for me but I know the timing was right) so that Gabe and I joined a discipleship group that is newly forming in our church. And these are the awesome women with whom I have the privilege of praying with, praying for, encouraging and being encouraged by. (They're all already BFFs which makes it even sweeter.)
Pictured is Priscilla, Leslie, me, Danielle and Tiffany, plus a few of the kiddos. One friend, Karin, is missing which would have made our little group complete.
And, THIS is my specialist, most favoritest bestie on the planet, Danielle.
Y'all, she has been there for me through some stuff. And she is such a godly, wise woman. Gabe and I affectionately refer to her as Dr. Danielle when it comes to advice from colicy newborns to strong willed toddlers or any type of incurred drama. Seriously, her advice has been that good that she has earned the title. She's the kinda friend that would jump at a moment's notice if you needed anything. You know, the friend that has a key to your house, roots for your SEC team (unless they're playing each other. Gotta draw a line in the sand somewhere. But this Roll Tide girl is forgiven due to the fact that she grew up in Tuscaloosa which makes her a Bama fan by default. Same here...Geaux Tigers!), follows all your pinterest boards, and is affectionately referred to as the other half of your brain. She keeps me sane, keeps me laughing, and keeps me on track. She has style and class. She totally gets my sense of humor, knows my struggles, rejoices with me on the mountain tops, and journeys with me through the valleys. And I totally trust her decorating skills. (She's the only one with free reign in that department so that's a huge honor.) She shares my passion of raising and teaching children, both her own and others, and shares my world views. She desires godliness and seeks God with all her heart. She's such an awesome friend and I pray that I am the same in return (though I could never be as sassy and stylish and classic).
When I think back over the last ten years of my life and see God's hand leading me in all things I am amazed at His goodness and thankful for His abundant blessings. I am reminded that I can trust His guidance even when I don't understand and can't see the next step. And I'm so thankful for those in my life who are on the journey with me.
