Day 3 of Thankfulness - Friends

Day 3- I am thankful for friends- some I've had for 33 years, some are parents of my friends' kids, some are BFFs from college that feel like friends I've had for 30 years and gals that encourage me in my faith. God provides exactly the friend I need at exactly the right time. 

I have been overwhelmed by God's provision. It seems God always knows what I need in a friend, what I am going to be going through and when I need to just have fun.  I have friends that encourage me in my faith, point me to scripture and cover me in prayer. I have friends from high school and college that I may not see for a few months (or sadly longer) and when we get together, time doesn't matter. 

I have friends who I have run with and celebrated victories/goals. I have friends who are in same boat with me parenting little kids and trying desperately to do/be/say the right things. I have friends I work with and serve at church with in ministry. 

Of course I also have my sisters - my friends since birth.  We can fight and make up like no one else!

For all of these amazing gifts in my life,   I am extremely grateful!

College friends at our annual fall get together at Kalli's house.

High school (actually friends since elementary school) friends at Emily's wedding shower last summer.  I was 9 months pregnant!!

College friends two years ago at Homecoming for GC

Jenny and I with Meredyth - she is like having another little sister!

My sisters  - no explanation needed

My friends in high school - Kendrea, Emily, Noel, Toni Rae, Amanda and me

We had big hair, bright dresses and fun times!

I realize in loading these pictures, I have not done a very good job getting some pictures with some of my closest friends in the here and now.  I will try to do better about this!