We worked together for a few years, forging a sweet
friendship in a short time. The five of
us are all so different and yet complimentary in ways only the Master Planner
could have put together. It’s been
several years now since we worked together, years when each of us drifted our
own ways and on our own paths. A recent
evening reunion left me once again thinking through the memories of these
wonderful women and what a gift they were and are in my life. We walked through lesson plans, prayed over and
dreamed dreams for our students, spent moments comforting each other in the
times of frustrations, and had more times of laughter than I can count. I think about these special women and how important
and different each is….
A sweet southern spirit of hospitality, she loves her
children with a fierceness that is belied by a graceful charm. This woman has found she is much more capable
than she might of thought years ago and has a new confidence to match. It sits well on her, as this is strength of faith
and not one made by a person that becomes haughty. She still has moments where I believe she
doubts herself. I wish she knew her
smile conveys not only the temporary sadness and anger at the hardness life
presents at times, but also the long lasting joys of motherhood and
friendship. An encourager and a lover of
hope, you are a dear friend.
A firecracker, she sparkles with bright colors and vivacious
laughter. With the heart of a soaring
bird and the spirited energy of a beach girl, a technical scientific mind is
thrown into the mix to create a whirligig of potential and laughter and
survivor’s strength. I love her
curiosity about all things scientific, with a constant prodding to investigate
and understand why God has made the way the way the world is. With a whole world of things to learn, the
possibilities are open wide and boundless before her; and I can just see her
running through the scientific field gathering as many proverbial flowers of
knowledge as her arms can carry. A
momma, a wife, a grandma; you inspire me to learn and laugh and seek God’s
heart, you are a dear friend.
A rock for so many, I’m not sure she knows how many depend
on her as a source of strength. And yet,
her strength is real because it is from a depth of faith, and not brittle from
being solely person dependent. With a
work ethic that amazes me, she keeps working to provide for her family and
provide a better life for those she works with.
Such a heart, big as the ocean and yet can view the world with a
realists eye. A mom and a daughter, you
seek to and encourage me to make the world a better place, you are a dear
friend.
A sunbeam embodied, she lights up people by seeking to show
them God’s Holy Spirit by her words and actions. Joy bubbles up in her, as well as a fierce
fighting passion for those she loves.
She’s a momma with a passion for growing those around her, both her
children and those children that are part of her brood of youth brought into
her life by God’s path. The faith of a
child with a warrior prayer life, and the shine of God’s love, you are a
warming and refreshing influence and are a dear friend.
A friendship forged in the classroom, over 10 minute lunches
and hours of classroom preparation, chalk dust and report cards, term papers
and curriculum; each of them are so special to me. I’m so glad that they are part of my
life.
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