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Yesterday
afternoon, I drank from the well-spring of companionship. One of my most
treasured friends in the world, Penny Haight, willingly drove 25 miles north to
meet me at a nail salon in Keller. As we sat in the air-conditioned shop
getting our toes pampered, we shared our joys and struggles. We spoke. We
listened. We connected.
Unfortunately,
we didn’t solve the problems of the world, but we did experience authentic fellowship.
Working through the details of our current circumstances provided an
opportunity to be transparent and raw. We giggled. We reflected. We related.
As
always, I hugged Penny’s neck when it was time to leave, and I told her how
much I appreciated her beautiful spirit. Those few hours together filled up my bucket,
and I am grateful for the exquisite relationship we share.
We
parted ways, and I headed back to Denton to pick up another sweet friend, Yesi McClesky.
The two of us were invited to a local Thirty-One Gifts party, and it was great
to reconnect and converse on the short car ride to the event. Yesi and I met
while serving on a district curriculum writing committee, and we have become
soul sisters in just a short time. She is a strong, passionate woman with a
heart of gold, and I always enjoy her company because she’s honest and genuine.
At the conclusion of the party, we
decided to grab a bite to eat at a local Mexican food restaurant, and the
evening slowly disappeared as we talked about our husbands, our children, and
our careers.
When
I got in the car to drive home, gratitude overwhelmed me. I have been blessed
with some of the richest friendships a girl could ask for. As I’ve walked this
journey called life, God seems to have winked in my direction each time He
placed remarkable women in my path. I cannot imagine how lonely this ride would
be without these significant relationships guiding and shaping my perspectives
and passions. I’m so thankful for lunch dates, wise council, and a sense of
belonging. Hip, Hip Hooray for girlfriends!
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