A Shout Out to Friends

Ever have one of those weeks where the world seems to be falling apart and there is nothing you can do about it? I have had a few in the last month and let me tell you-Friends Rule!

Too often we get so busy doing our thing, whether it be taking care of the kids, work, cleaning up the house or just simply the daily grind gets a bit too overwhelming and we neglect those around us for the sake of getting things done. I admit it, I am not a good friend most of the time. I spend most of my time work and taking care of the family leaving little time to make a phone call or check on a friend. It isn't that I don't care about my friends, not is it that I don't want to have some girl time, it just seems life moves so fast and I never slow down to make a different plan.

BUT I have some awesome friends! This past month, I have been reminded how valuable each of them are to me. Girls, don't let friendships die because you don't take time to nurture them...one day you will need each other for something more than a mani/pedi or a GNO.

My friends send texts with bible verses and simple "I'm thinking about you," for encouragement they will meet in a moment to pray, even if over the phone, and will listen when I simply need to vent a little. They stay true and faithful, even when time and distance separate us.

I could go on, but you get the point. When a storm comes, friends need each other. Friends matter all the time, but in those times when you really need to chat, cry or simply get some energy out with a lunchtime run...Friends can make the difference in our lives.

God has given me some of the best friends in the world. This is a shout out to each one of you!

Ecclesiastes 4: 9 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: 

10 If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!