I am so blessed to have so many amazing friends in my life. However, there are a few that I feel are truly my kindred spirits. These few, the few that I feel we connect with and understand each other like we know ourselves and who have so much in common with me we're pretty much the same person, mean so much to me and have made me who I am. I'm lucky enough to be married to one of these friends :) but another one of these friends, who has made a huge impact on my life, wrote me an extremely kind letter the other day. She always writes letters such as this at a certain time each year, but this year her letter to me came at exactly the time I needed it. Her words of confidence, love, and friendship were so heartfelt and sincere. I will treasure this letter forever. It has given me an extra boost of faith in myself and knowledge that others believe in me as well. Thank you so much for everything. I am so glad that you are in my life. I am so grateful for you. You know who you are :)
A GIFT
The sweet Young Women in our ward stopped by my house yesterday to bring me freshly baked and decorated cookies and a sweet card that they had made. The young women in our ward are so sweet, beautiful, and strong girls. I really feel that I am blessed to know them, even if I don't know them very well. One of the young women that stopped by is in my Sunday School class and she said something very kind to me in the card. This was a comfort to me because I sometimes feel that I am not making a difference in the lives of my new Sunday School class. They are younger than my old Sunday School class and I worry that I maybe don't connect to them the same way. But now at least I know that I am making the difference in the life of one of the kids in my class. The Lord's tender mercies are never ending.
A FRIEND
Sheldon Toines, a very dear friend of mine, passed away on Sunday. Unfortunately, he and I hadn't seen each other in quite a while, but we kept in touch on facebook and such. He struggled a lot with some very serious health issues all of his life, but that never stopped him from having a smile on his face and striving to make the world around him better than it was before. Even at his sickest he always was extremely kind and full of friendship towards everyone. The memories I have with him will be treasured and kept dear to my heart. He has had a huge impact on me and helped make me who I am today. His kindness is something I wish to emulate. Thank you Sheldon. Thank you for being a part of my life and for being such a good friend to me. Thanks for all of the laughs and for the countless hilarious moments we shared. You will be missed my friend. Love you.
Until we meet again, dear friend, goodbye.
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