’tis true
I have the greatest friends, I swear.
There’s the one who dropped everything to endure three rough weeks in Africa with me. There’s the one who met me with loving arms when I got there. And they both blared the music and opened some bottles when I needed them to.
One wore her watch set to South African time while I was away; one emailed me every single day, never expecting a response; one figured out how to text my phone in Africa. One drunk video-dialed made me hilarious videos for some comic relief.
One sent me lots of handwritten real mail; one loaned me a GPS that helped me forrest-gump my way through Johannesburg. One gave me an evening of laughter in exchange for kicking my ace in Wii boxing.
Many sent me love notes through email and Facebook just to let me know I’m being thought of. Many prayed for me every day. Many sent me reminders that “they’ve got me”. Many left comments on the Grit, even though I hadn’t posted anything new. Many stood with me, ignoring the ocean that was physically in the way.
Yeah. I’ve got the greatest friends.
And it humbles me.
Greatly.
very true.
@atangie says:
You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
@coloraturajoy says:
you are truly blessed, lady. how awesome that you had that many friends to help carry you through. it’s not something that everyone has. those kinds of friendships are special.
to be honest, this is the first time in my life i’ve had so many close friends. it is equally overwhelming and wonderful. but mostly, humbling.
good reminder that God knows our needs, eh?
i love you.
You are a great friend … so it’s easy to love you and be a friend back. God shines through you. Love you and praying!
To have friends, you must be a good friend, so I’d say you are a pretty darn good friend.
What can I say? I kinda have a girl crush. Okay, not really. But kinda. No, um, okay. Well, now I am just embarrassed. Wait, what was the question?
Um. Don’t forget the incredible voicemails you got.
Haha.
@danielleH says:
this post warms my heart. love you, lady.
Love this post. You are loved, friend.
@moweezle says:
this makes me smile :) real big!!!
You are truly loved…
@cassgirl says:
A big wide circle around you girl!
@XCWATERBOY says:
ok your line about your friends “hilarious videos made me LOL all around my aunt’s living room. Pretty fun times. I can only hope i receive something like that from friends once i get to Europe, haha.
oh they were awesome, let me tell you. and yes, i hope someone drunk video-dials you while you’re in czech! i assure you i’m not funny on camera, or i’d help a brother out…
I.Love.You. Forever and a day!
Who but God would supply you with an unprecedented number of friends and truth-tellers for such a time as this?