Aug. 8, 2006 - Tests
It is hard to believe this summer is coming to an end. I must say that for me this has been a summer of tremendous growth and many tests. I have been faced with the test of courage, test of love, test of friendship, and test of trust. Yes, I didn't do so well with some and I feel I excelled at others. I do feel sorry for my husband and children because they have had to live with me through all this. I hope I am a stronger person and better friend because of my struggles. Most of all I have learned the most important part of my life or should I say the part I need to put the majority of my energy into is God's Word and by passionatly seeking His truth I will be able to focus on my husband and children. Priorities, priorities, priorities! My husband is my most important friend, my children are my most important responsibility, and my faith is my trusting guide through everything. Now onto the issue of friendship. Friendship is most definitly a give and take relationship. I have had the priviledge of building on existing friendships and beginning new ones. I have a handful of friends who I feel I can trust and truly love me and my family unconditionally. I cherish those friendships and have truly needed them this summer. Friendship is not based on where you live, where you worship, or what you have to offer the other person. I feel friendship is knowing when someone is hurting and being there, trusting what you say will not leave their prayers or mouths, and just plain old finding comfort in their presence. I am not blogging for the sake of being right or knowing all. I only want to express myself and the lessons learned this summer.
