Friends

I am richly blessed! Did you hear that? Can you hear me shouting that? Do you know what emotions run through me as I think of the weekend that I experienced with some of the best people in the world. Thank you, God, for surrounding me with such wonderful people - people that love you and revere you and serve you in ways that astound me.

I smiled until my cheeks hurt. I was in awe of their parenting skills. I couldn't believe how beautiful all the kids were. I was anxious to be around them at times (you know, that feeling you get when you're around someone you truly admire). I was scared to mess up on the skis. I was proud to be in the company of these people. I was touched by their generosity. And I was extremely sad that the weekend had to end.

Words are funny. I try to write what I want to express and there's really no way that you can know. Being with my friends is a snapshot of what heaven will be like. No matter how I am (issues and all), at the end of the day, I heard "I love you" and "Can't wait to see you soon."

Alright, I'm crying again. I love the people that were there, and I love the people that weren't. I don't know what I've done to deserve them in my life, but like the song says, I must've done something right.

Thanks for reading.