Nov. 18, 2007 - When time stands still!
There are times in our lives when time seems to stand still! It happens on days when it is extremely chaotic and I think it feels about 4 hours later than it actually is! LOL! There are some times when time seems to stand still, though, and it is for a good reason. I got to experience one of those good times last week.
In 8th grade I was in Mr. Richardson's french class. Not too exciting a subject, but one of the best times of my life. As a result of this class, I met Janet Adams! We became fast friends and Janet was instrumental in me coming to know the Lord. He used Janet to show me a different way of living life and, although it took a few years, I embraced the Jesus I saw in her life in a passionate way.
Last week my son, Benji, and I got to go to Toronto to celebrate his 13th birthday. He is the only child I have that shows signs of having inherited any of my Canadian blood and I was thrilled when Toronto was his choice for a place to go! Benji and I had a wonderful time and made some great memories. Seeing the sights with my boy was such a fun time and time with Janet and her family topped the list for me.
It had been 8 years since I last saw Janet and I had never had the pleasure of meeting her dear children. Her girls and Benji became fast friends and Janet and I had lots of time to catch up and share our hearts with each other. Time flies until you are with a heart friend! Somehow the clock winds back and all those years apart are lost in the thrill of being together again!
Thank you, Janet, for loving me for all these years and for being the one person I can talk to with whom I have a past (besides family, of course)! You remain one of the true joys of my life and I can never thank you enough for the impact you had on my life back when we were in school! I love you!!!
Comments
Nov. 18, 2007 - What a great picture!
Posted by ReviewsbyHeidi
I love friends like that! The kind that you can be away from for years, and just pick right up where you left off, as though no time was lost. I'm so glad that you had this opportunity.
Heidi
Nov. 19, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by KindredHeart
Oh, I'm so glad you were able to visit Janet and spend time with her and her family! And I'm thankful for the faithful, ongoing friendship you two have shared over the years. It really is a beautiful testimony!
Have a wonderful week with your dear family as you count your many blessings and recall what God has done!
Much love ~
Nov. 19, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Debby/MI
It is good to hear of the wonderful time you and Benji had and what a blessing it was to you to be able to catch up with such a treasured friend. What a gift this person is to those of us who reap the benefit of your love for the Lord through her life testimony and the influence it was on your heart! May you be blessed with a relaxing and joyful Thanksgiving. :)
