This week I am so grateful for two of my dearest friends on the planet and their examples of strength, kindness, and love. Cheesy? Maybe. But I seriously love them. And I don't know what I would do without them.
First, my BFF Jill. She is freaking amazing. And if you don't know her, you are missing out. Seriously. You are. I spent last Sunday with her and while we didn't do anything super abnormal, I was consistently overwhelmed with how giving and wonderful she is. We both went to a meeting and during the meeting, I got to see her handle some intense situations with grace and compassion. I am not sure I have ever seen anyone call someone out on their narrowed perspective with quite the same combination of tenderness and strength. It was seriously perfect. Then we went to visit her grandfather, who is currently at Kolob, a rehab/care center for seniors. During our visit, we sat in the dining room while he ate. At a table not too far from us, sat a group of four gentlemen, some a bit more on the grumpy side than others. She was the first to jump up and help them find the salt and pepper, and made sure they were all good before sitting back down. I wish you could have seen the way her grandpa lit up when she talked to him or the way that it all came out so naturally. I wish I had a better vocabulary do describe the situation, but, I was at one point I was really overcome with how amazing she is and how lucky I am to have her in my life. I feel like I am not even coming close to doing it justice, but with not having much sleep since Thursday, this is what we have to work with. haha.
Second, my dear, dear, dear Jo. I am not even sure where to begin with this one. In the past few weeks she has experienced some major losses, things that would make me want to stop dead in my tracks and not move. But not Jo. She just moves forward, somehow. Maintaining a strength that everything will be okay and that they are happening for a reason. It is this inner grace that I can only wish to have one day. And somehow, she is finding the ability to focus on others. She is concerned with her husband and how he is handling the situation, she goes to work and takes care of patients and follows around doctors who are being stretched in fifteen million places. And somehow, still takes a call or series of texts from me and my silliness. I have no idea how she does it. Well, I have some ideas...
I am really so thankful for these two in my life. They keep me sane when everything is falling apart. They are strong when everything is falling down around them. They are two of the most graceful people I know, and I am the luckiest person to have them.
I love you two. I hope you both know that.
First, my BFF Jill. She is freaking amazing. And if you don't know her, you are missing out. Seriously. You are. I spent last Sunday with her and while we didn't do anything super abnormal, I was consistently overwhelmed with how giving and wonderful she is. We both went to a meeting and during the meeting, I got to see her handle some intense situations with grace and compassion. I am not sure I have ever seen anyone call someone out on their narrowed perspective with quite the same combination of tenderness and strength. It was seriously perfect. Then we went to visit her grandfather, who is currently at Kolob, a rehab/care center for seniors. During our visit, we sat in the dining room while he ate. At a table not too far from us, sat a group of four gentlemen, some a bit more on the grumpy side than others. She was the first to jump up and help them find the salt and pepper, and made sure they were all good before sitting back down. I wish you could have seen the way her grandpa lit up when she talked to him or the way that it all came out so naturally. I wish I had a better vocabulary do describe the situation, but, I was at one point I was really overcome with how amazing she is and how lucky I am to have her in my life. I feel like I am not even coming close to doing it justice, but with not having much sleep since Thursday, this is what we have to work with. haha.
Second, my dear, dear, dear Jo. I am not even sure where to begin with this one. In the past few weeks she has experienced some major losses, things that would make me want to stop dead in my tracks and not move. But not Jo. She just moves forward, somehow. Maintaining a strength that everything will be okay and that they are happening for a reason. It is this inner grace that I can only wish to have one day. And somehow, she is finding the ability to focus on others. She is concerned with her husband and how he is handling the situation, she goes to work and takes care of patients and follows around doctors who are being stretched in fifteen million places. And somehow, still takes a call or series of texts from me and my silliness. I have no idea how she does it. Well, I have some ideas...
I am really so thankful for these two in my life. They keep me sane when everything is falling apart. They are strong when everything is falling down around them. They are two of the most graceful people I know, and I am the luckiest person to have them.
I love you two. I hope you both know that.
Aw, I just saw this. I feel the same about you, Britt. You are always doing so much for everyone around you, including me! I love, love, love you and I am forever grateful for you!! Hurry and get to work so we can fbook chat! ;) I love you!
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