Reunion

17 yrs ago I was in my 2nd yr of Bible School and I met these wonderful ladies.  All my life growing up I longed for friendships that were real and authentic.  I was one of few Christian kids in my community and often felt alone in my faith.  Even though I had a few good friends in high school I really looked forward to moving away and finding like-minded friendships.  These ladies were a lot of fun to hang out with during my Bethany days.  But we also had some sweet times singing together, sharing our hearts and encouraging each other in our walks with Jesus.  The last time we all got together was maybe 8 yrs ago.  Once I moved back, and these dear friends learned more about my health, they decided we needed to get together again.  They either drove out here, or flew, to spend a weekend with me at a sweet little retreat place just outside of Winnipeg.  One of the ladies' aunt and uncle run the place. We enjoyed some shopping, going to Thermea and yummy food at the retreat centre.  But my favorite time was gathering together on Sunday morning where we each took turns praying for each other.  Over the weekend we had poured out our hearts to each other and now was a time to bring those burdens to the Lord.  We prayed for each other and sang some good old familiar songs that we used to sing at Bible School 17 yrs ago.  I am thankful for friendships that you can pick up where you left of.   Hopefully we can do this again in a few years.  Here's to planning for the future!

When I look at these pictures I finally see why my daughter has been calling me her "little mommy."  I knew I was skinny and small but when I see it in pictures it makes me sad.  I eat so often and yet the calories don't seem to stay.  It made me think about how some times it's easy to see a skinny women and judge her thinking she mustn't eat or really take care of herself.  Well let's not judge others because perhaps they are dealing with health issues that affect their weight and what they can and can not eat or keep in.  Perspective!  My daughter prays, asking Jesus to make me stronger so I am not so little and so that I can carry her around for long periods of time.