Family

Friends are the family we choose for ourselves. The sign pictured here was given to me by a friend who I have considered family for the last eight years. 

I was asked recently to write down my favorite memory of the summer. Without a doubt, I knew what it was, however, wrote down- “Watching the kids jump on the trampoline while Shannon and I sat by the fire”. Although this memory made me smile, the memory I wanted to write down and the memory that made my heart leap and cry simultaneously, was ”standing around one of my best friends surrounded by my family, her family, and one other family, with our hands laid on her and praying for God’s healing and guidance as she just found out she has breast cancer.” There was no way to describe the love the sixteen of us had for her at that moment. Along with the love for our God and the assurance that He has this fight! Even though we were all crying, devastated and scared, we were united knowing whose we are and that He will guide us every step of the way. What an impact this moment made on me!  God brought these people into my life for a reason, we have had our share of challenges over the last four years living further apart than when we all met. However, we often see that God brings us back together at certain times when we need it the most.  In these memories, He reminds me why I call these families my friends.  Despite living miles away that won’t change my love for them as they are family now. I won’t forget the God who brought us together!

Since our time together many verses have been shared and numerous prayers lifted up between the three families. This fight is just beginning but we know that God has this and that Friends make some of the best family!

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8

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